Years ago,
when I was interviewing a candidate for a job in our organization, I asked him
a very common question, “What are your strengths?” His reply was that he was an
honest person. Not very convinced , I remarked that it was not something very
great as far as performance on the job is concerned and that there are many
honest persons over here. He said, “No, people are not honest. I am the only
one.” Taken aback, I came down very
straight, “Do you mean to say, you are the only honest person in this world?”
Apt came the reply “Yes!” Not willing to give up, I continued, “How can you say
that?” and the bouncer came back, “Since I know it.”
I had to withdraw
from the match, since I had no chance to win the argument… and I had no desire
to. My job was to assess the candidate and I had done that. Of course, I never
met the guy again and just wondered how can people have such bizarre thinking.
Over a
period of time, I had forgotten this incident till Arvind Kejariwal showed up.
Today, I wish I had the contact details of that guy. Then I could have
introduced them to each other and let them fight it out because according to
them there can be only one honest person on this earth. There is no space for
two.
I
personally feel there is nothing wrong in claiming what you are; but you have
no copyright over those traits or qualities. I personally had very high hopes
from Kejariwal government and was looking for a refreshing change in the
governance. But the way he resigned over the so-called principled stand, was
highly disappointing. I have been wondering about the future scenario. If the fresh
elections bring back AAP with clear majority, naturally they will be able to
introduce Jan Lokpal Bill in spite of LG’s or others’ objections. Fine! Then the
bill will have to go to the LG or President. It will not be okayed due to
procedural shortcomings or being not in line with the one passed in the parliament.
Then Mr Kejariwal, will you resign again?
Can anyone help
me with an answer?
1 comment:
As long as you are right you do not have to worry about others yes it is important to know what is right for you it may be wrong for others
Simple test is to put yourself in other's position and think how would I feel if some person reacted in the manner I am planning to react and even then if you feel the same way go ahead you are right
I do practice this quite often and find this useful
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