I have had 2 solid years since I left Pizza Hut. Alhamdolillah!
I feel I need to thank all my mentors who stepped in and tamed me for I was an absolute mess. It wouldn't be possible for me to thank all but the ones who have had the most profound impact on my development were the following individuals:
1. My uncle, Mr. Meherally Mahmud:
1A. "Always have a back-up".
Wow! What a lesson! If only one could pay attention to this and spend time creating back-ups before the crisis hits you.
1B. "Even if you are asked to be a dispatcher, do it in a manner no one else can"
Job description doesn't matter. Pay scale doesn't matter. If one can instill this element in him or her, job security/ success etc would never be an issue.
1C. "Ahsan, you will have to weather the storm!"
Uncle, couldn't you give me an easier way out? ;) Best advice ever!
1D. "Stop comparing yourself to your ex-company"
A very recent advice that has changed the way I am approaching my current assignment.
2. My ex-boss, Richard Unsworth:
2A. "Every problem has 2 legs"
A simple diagnosis of alllllll our personal and professional problems.
2B. "Grab those ***** and jump in"
This line simply extended my shelf-life in retail business. There is no way one can succeed without the mindset of an Operator.
2C. "The 3 N's of fixing someone"
Richard, you need to consider writing a book on this. It is a beautiful and simple way of fixing sooooooooo many problems.
3. My last boss, Rasikh Ismail:
3A. "You're on holidays. Just rejuvenate"
He wouldn't take my calls or let me stay connected to work while I was at home. A difficult route but if done well, it can ensure such calmness in life.
3B. Have the ability to prevent work & personal stresses to overlap and affect each other.
4. My friend, my mentor, the late Babur Firoz Sahib:
4A. "Don't leave Pizza Hut. What you will learn here is something even Universities cannot teach"
During the period when my bottom was getting whipped for my casual, irresponsible behavior. Had I run away from PH in 2009, I would not have been able to get a grip on my internal weaknesses. A big thank you, Babur Sahib for guiding me back then.
4B. "Na jaanay kon duayon mai yaad rakhta hai, mai doobta hoon (aur) samundar uchaal daita hai"
Wah! Babur Sahib, you were one of a kind. :)
4C. A master negotiator thanks to his great ability to keep his emotions' buttons firm within his fingers.
Well, this is something I can probably achieve only with age. Still a long way to go.
End:
A big thank you to these individuals and all the others who have been around me. Still a long way to go before I am able to achieve my vision. And yes, how can I forget Yameen Bhai, Suleman Bhai and Rehan Bhai for shaping my vision.
Alright, back to work now. :)
I feel I need to thank all my mentors who stepped in and tamed me for I was an absolute mess. It wouldn't be possible for me to thank all but the ones who have had the most profound impact on my development were the following individuals:
1. My uncle, Mr. Meherally Mahmud:
1A. "Always have a back-up".
Wow! What a lesson! If only one could pay attention to this and spend time creating back-ups before the crisis hits you.
1B. "Even if you are asked to be a dispatcher, do it in a manner no one else can"
Job description doesn't matter. Pay scale doesn't matter. If one can instill this element in him or her, job security/ success etc would never be an issue.
1C. "Ahsan, you will have to weather the storm!"
Uncle, couldn't you give me an easier way out? ;) Best advice ever!
1D. "Stop comparing yourself to your ex-company"
A very recent advice that has changed the way I am approaching my current assignment.
2. My ex-boss, Richard Unsworth:
2A. "Every problem has 2 legs"
A simple diagnosis of alllllll our personal and professional problems.
2B. "Grab those ***** and jump in"
This line simply extended my shelf-life in retail business. There is no way one can succeed without the mindset of an Operator.
2C. "The 3 N's of fixing someone"
Richard, you need to consider writing a book on this. It is a beautiful and simple way of fixing sooooooooo many problems.
3. My last boss, Rasikh Ismail:
3A. "You're on holidays. Just rejuvenate"
He wouldn't take my calls or let me stay connected to work while I was at home. A difficult route but if done well, it can ensure such calmness in life.
3B. Have the ability to prevent work & personal stresses to overlap and affect each other.
4. My friend, my mentor, the late Babur Firoz Sahib:
4A. "Don't leave Pizza Hut. What you will learn here is something even Universities cannot teach"
During the period when my bottom was getting whipped for my casual, irresponsible behavior. Had I run away from PH in 2009, I would not have been able to get a grip on my internal weaknesses. A big thank you, Babur Sahib for guiding me back then.
4B. "Na jaanay kon duayon mai yaad rakhta hai, mai doobta hoon (aur) samundar uchaal daita hai"
Wah! Babur Sahib, you were one of a kind. :)
4C. A master negotiator thanks to his great ability to keep his emotions' buttons firm within his fingers.
Well, this is something I can probably achieve only with age. Still a long way to go.
End:
A big thank you to these individuals and all the others who have been around me. Still a long way to go before I am able to achieve my vision. And yes, how can I forget Yameen Bhai, Suleman Bhai and Rehan Bhai for shaping my vision.
Alright, back to work now. :)
