Joseph Jude

Ability to control one's attention isn't measured as intelligence, but should be.

Law of least effort: if there are several ways of achieving the same goal, people will gravitate to the least demanding course of action.

We overestimate our understanding of the world and underestimate the role of chance in events.

As in any joke, there is a truth in this: Story Of Ant & Grasshopper

[Just Posted]: What is a tool?

When faced with a difficult question, we often answer an easier one instead, usually without noticing the substitution.

Intuition is nothing more than recognition. So to master a domain, as like in chess, practice typical scenarios repeatedly.

A rich vocabulary is an essential component of mastering a domain.

Heartening stories. Shuldn't b exceptions but norms MT @abhish18: Stories that inspire!Sagayam, IAS, Collector Madurai!

Should we really feel embarrassed of our parents? :

Don't count your customers before they smile : The Flipkart story

Practical Tips from Four Years of Worldwide Travel :

MT @suraiya95: Twitter is an unparalleled learning tool>Exactly. Exposure to ideas of wide variety in short words is amazing.

Don't lose the plot now at #Kudankulam . Glad that 'The Hindu' published such an editorial

Hatchlings Blog, Don't Be Evil: How Google Screwed a Startup:

More realistic version of Google’s concept video for Glass: ADmented Reality - Google Glasses Remixed with Google Ads:

Very good advice on hiring programmers:

The Next Time Someone Says the Internet Ruined Literature, Show Them This Chart

Philldelphia Flirting with India’s Aakash Low Cost Tablet for Education:

MT @JihadiJew: Faith should bring joy and joy should show a bit.

Wats de point of this press release? MT @sunil_abraham: Impact of Privacy Policy Changes by Google

India isnt able to handle even 20 yrs of growth MT @MalikAshok: In today's ToI, My take on India's retroactive tax law

Early to bed , early to rise. Work like hell and advertise - Ted Turner via @rucsb

India's debt less than Greece & Italy but more than China:

Sensex vs Dow Jones:

Indian Civilian-Military Distrust is Nothing New:

I get my news from twitter now-a-days - be it protest at kudankulam or 'c' of Indian army or shit of IPL ceremony. Media still relevant?

follies of the fool r known to the world but hidden from himself; follies of the wise r known to himself, but hidden from the world-colton

Interesting>Why is Gandhi father of the nation? 10-yr-old asks but there are no answer from govt

Met JSat IT Secy twice past week. Intelligent & modest. Came out impressed both times.

So I saved myself by not watching ipl RT @jhunjhunwala: If it looks like shit & smells like Shit its either Shit or IPL Opening Ceremony

Political will is needed for any change>Don’t waste talent (of experts from private sector):

if Aakash tablet is so fabulous, why isn't it given to our MLAs, MPS & IAS? Why do we purchase iPad for them?

a good cartoon abt your career choice:

marathon day but a day of satisfaction too. not too many days come like this.

Talent or Handicap #in

Challenges of being IAS officer & one who rose to them:

India, SriLanka, Pakistan and now Burma elect women to power. Even after 200 yrs, no women is elected to executive office in the US.

Shoot the messenger is the preferred option MT @sastrytumuluri: Focus on issues, not the General @subhashrai

On social media people are passionate about interacting with each other -- not brands & definitely not ads:

The only thing faster than light is a politician's hand taking money from your pocket

It's strange mac os 10.5 can't be upgraded to 10.6 thru a download; can b done ONLY thru dvd :-( Apple still has a lesson or two to learn

Leaders need to show three things: clarity about purpose, honesty about values, and focus about metrics.

Correct link: RT @OGPL: Need #OGPL code on #opendata and #opengov Open Gov Platform?

[Just Posted]: This ≠ That

watching webcast of launch event of open data in India - join effort with the US via @abhish18

Ok so this route is common in big democracies RT @JohnFMoore: Want to make money? Become a senator and vote big oil....

India is a punishment posting for many foreigners>Isolation takes its toll on expat execs :

How Sam Pitroda fathered IT revolution in India: via @pragmatic_d

Indians are 2nd class in India. Jai Hind!>MT @suraiya95 @rukmini_shrini Disgusting racial profiling in Delhi: Indrani