1. Hire the right people

2. Communicate

3. Tend to the weeds

4. Work hard, play hard

5. Be ambitious

6. Celebrate differences 

7. Create the space 

8. Take the long view 

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It took five years of research to identify the technology, one that would make use of non-conventional fuel — rice husk — and suit the economics of rural electrification. That done, in 2008, a remote village in West Champaran district of Bihar called Tamkuha was lit up for the first time, 60 years after Independence.

HPS had the ingredients for success in place. Rice husk was available at Rs 60 per quintal (100 kg); it took an average of three quintals of rice husk a day to generate 32 kilowatts of power, enough for 500 households. The running cost of a plant came to about Rs 20,000 a month. Power was supplied at Rs 80 a month; it could power two CFL bulbs (15 watt each) and a mobile charging point. HPS supplied 7-8 hours of power to these villages after sundown.

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I recently read a study that confirmed my suspicion that most people don’t remember what we present to them in a sales call. The data suggested that the average buyer in a meeting will only remember one thing–one!–a week after your meeting.

Oh, and by the way: You don’t get to choose what that one thing is. Sigh.

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While the maids are guaranteed a steady income, worker protection and increased access to a range of well being initiatives and financial services, the clients stand to benefit by engaging with a company that is sensitive to their household needs, as opposed to the constant tussle with maids over several issues.

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On the ground the vehicle drives like a sports car. Within minutes its rotor is unfolded and its tail is extended: then it is ready to take off thanks to the advanced gyrocopter technology.

With these successful test results it is proven that it is not only possible to build a flying car but also that it can be done within existing international rules for both flying and driving.

Having passed this important milestone the company is now inviting investors to join them in creating the future.

The next step will be the design of the first commercial production model of the PAL-V, and first deliveries are expected in 2014.

For 100 years people have dreamed of a flying car, and many attempts have been made to realize this dream, but now it has truly become a reality. www.PAL-V.com

1. Express yourself :  Whenever you feel stressed, talk to your colleagues or your boss or your subordinates. Mention what is causing the stress and how you would like to relieve it. Communication can go a long way to reduce stress, since exchange of ideas acts as a buffer and puts some perspective in how you perceive stuff which gives you stress in the first place. If you can’t talk, just try and put things down on paper and get it out of your system.

2. Break projects down into smaller parts : Large projects look very much insurmountable when you look at them in the beginning. Breaking them down into smaller parts / steps makes them easy to attempt and get started. Once you see and attempt one step at a time, it is not so overwhelming, and you may not even realize what you are doing till such time you have completed it !

3. Prioritize : The 80-20 principle always works ! If you can identify those 20% tasks which make 80% impact, attack them first. This way, your priorities are taken care of and if those unimportant tasks get left out, it just does not matter ! “Tomorrow is another day!”

4. Learn to say no : Many a times, stress is caused by one’s inability to say no to a client or a colleague. Unreasonable expectations of what you’re capable of accomplishing are a huge source of stress–regardless of whether those expectations come from yourself, from your boss, or from your customers.The more you take up, the higher the pressure to get it done. Identify situations when you should be able to say no and bring the pressure down on yourself. Stop thinking of yourself as a super-hero and learn to say no sometimes.

5. Create your own space : In the past, people worked 9 to 5; in today’s business environments, there’s pressure to work (or at least be available) 24/7. That pressure generates lots of stress. You could easily shut down your computer and mobile phone during lunch hour. Spend this personal time reading something you like (updates on your hobbies) or talking to your colleagues or just cracking silly jokes !  You can also try shutting down your computer for a couple of hours before and after sleep. Nothing is going to be lost and the gains will be immense.

6. Ignore the Uncontrollable : There are always events that you simply can’t control: the economy, traffic, politics, other people’s emotions, customer decisions, and so forth. Worrying about stuff you can’t control isn’t going to make an iota of difference either in the short or the long run. It’s wasted energy and extra stress you don’t need. Change what you can change and shrug off what you can’t.

Ultimately, stress is your individual response to situations rather than the situation itself.  So, if you are determined that your response will be balanced, reasonable, practical and humorous, you need not worry about stress for the rest of your life !

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“We worked on the premise that everyone can do everything if they are provided with the opportunity. We also believe you have to trust people, so we never look for professional qualifications; instead we help train the labor force,” explains Bharti.

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