Saturday 25 April 2020

COVID-19: All the World is now a Zoo







"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ―Mahatma Gandhi


In the current COVID-19 scenario, the roles are reversed where humans stay in their homes like caged animals while animals move around freely in the streets due to global lockdown. It is incredible worth writing a striking story.

Research shows that most epidemics including SARS, Ebola, HIC, and COVID-19 came from animals. The coronavirus is a lesson to humans to treat animals and their habitats with kindness.

There is a clear between wildlife, humans and coronavirus. We must treat animals properly to enable humans to live with good health because both humans and animals are linked.

Thank you, COVID-19 for teaching valuable lessons to humans to be more kind to animals!


"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ―Anatole France


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Monday 20 April 2020

COVID-19 Crisis: This Too Shall Pass

The Economy in a Post-COVID-19 World






COVID-19 has brought immense opportunities to the world leading to a trimmer and slimmer world with a more focus on your goals and objectives.

In post-COVID-19, you can expect drastic changes globally. There will be more temporary workers, less permanent workers. There will be lesser physical activities and more virtual activities. There will be an increased emphasis on digital activities leading to a digital world. Health complications are bound to rise due to more emphasis on technology. There will be more attention to mindfulness to beat anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, and suicides. There will be an increased emphasis on insurance and personal savings due to a lack of permanent employment and social security measures.

Be positive and proactive. Convert your threats into opportunities. Understand the fact that the only thing constant in this world is change. Therefore, adapt as per the changing times and technologies to stay relevant and competent globally. Remember, it is the survival of the fittest.

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Saturday 18 April 2020

Free Chapter―Professor M.S. Rao’s Award-Winning Book “COVID-19: Humans’ Search for Humanity”






Dear friends,

I am excited to share with you that I have authored a book on COVID-19 and mindful leadership titled, “COVID-19: Humans’ Search for Humanity.” I have dedicated this book to Shri Narendra Modi, Honorable Prime Minister of India. Here are the details about the book with a free chapter. I would appreciate if you could share your thoughts about this book on social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

About The Book
“During bad circumstances, which is the human inheritance, you must decide not to be reduced. You have your humanity, and you must not allow anything to reduce that. We are obliged to know we are global citizens. Disasters remind us we are world citizens, whether we like it or not.” —Maya Angelou

This book outlines coronavirus, humanity, mindfulness, climate change, economy, recession, education, technology, and leadership. It addresses COVID-19 from the perspective of mindfulness and humanity to build a compassionate society globally. It outlines the lessons we must learn from coronavirus to prepare for future pandemics. It eulogizes healthcare services, frontline workers, and essential care workers who are the real warriors during the pandemic. It explores soft leadership to overcome crises. It outlines an exit strategy and unveils strategy to reset businesses. It explains education in the post-coronavirus era. It predicts the future in the post-COVID-19 world and emphasizes the philosophy of humility, humanity, and hope.




“To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school…it is to solve some of the problems of life not only theoretically, but practically.” —Henry David Thoreau


COVID-19 has become one of the biggest challenges in human history threatening their very existence. Several nations have been shaken and the global economy has been hit hard. Most nations locked down to stop the virus from spreading further. During the lockdown, I wrote several articles and research papers. One of the research papers was published by an international journal. I have become more creative, imaginative, and productive during the global lockdown. I converted the threat of coronavirus into an opportunity and authored this book on COVID-19. I am excited to see this book is in your hands. Welcome to COVID-19: Humans’ Search for Humanity.


What is Coronavirus?

“A virus can change the fate of the world; power has nothing to do with being tiny or giant! Power is something related to the power hidden within you!” ―Mehmet Murat ildan

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has become a global menace throwing several challenges and myths. For the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 disease to be a pandemic. It has created apprehensions among the people. In this introductory chapter, I will discuss the dos and don’ts to protect yourself from this pandemic.   

The dramatic spread of coronavirus has disrupted lives, livelihoods, communities, and businesses worldwide. It is a highly infectious disease spread from person-to-person through sneezing, or coughing, human to human contact, and contact with contaminated surfaces. It attacks people with poor immunity. The signs and symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, and other flu-like symptoms like running nose, sneezing and body weakness. The bad news is that there is no vaccine to prevent it currently. If this virus is not checked it will adversely affect people’s livelihoods and business continuity globally.


Things to Do

Here are the things to do. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or, use an alcohol-based hand rub. This will remove the virus if it is on your hands. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or a handkerchief when coughing and sneezing. Throw away the used tissue immediately and wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub. The handkerchief must be washed by yourself daily and ironed with a hot iron. In this way, you protect others from any virus released through coughs and sneezes. Maintain a reasonable distance between yourself and someone who is coughing, sneezing. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Hands touch many surfaces that can be contaminated with the virus and you can transfer the virus from the surface to yourself. If you have fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing, seek medical care immediately. If possible, call a health worker and alert them about your condition. Always follow the guidance of your health care worker. People with flu-like symptoms should use face masks to cover the nose and mouth and stay home in a well-ventilated room. If you are caring for individuals who have symptoms, such as cough and fever you are encouraged to use a face mask to cover your nose and mouth for personal protection. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs/handles, car doors, elevator buttons, etc. daily with a regular household disinfectant or soap and water. All travelers coming from countries affected by the coronavirus disease should follow the guidance given by health workers at the airport and other border entry points.


Things not to Do

Here are the things not to do. Avoid close contact with people who are visibly sick with flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sneeze). When sick with flu-like symptoms avoid going to public places, offices, and public gatherings. Remain at home to avoid infecting others. You do not need to wear medical masks if you do not have respiratory symptoms such as cough, sneezing or running nose. Don’t take self-medication such as antibiotics. Don’t spit in public. Find a secluded place like toilets or pit latrines in which to spit. Delay travel to countries that currently have many patients with coronavirus disease. Avoid travel if you have flu-like symptoms. Observe these dos and don’ts to keep away from this disease.


Conclusion

“It's in the misery of some unnamed slum that the next killer virus will emerge.” ―Barack Obama

Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum remarked, “COVID-19 is causing health emergencies and economic disruptions that no single stakeholder can address.” Therefore, integrated and coordinated efforts from all stakeholders including health professionals, public servants, and business communities are essential to mitigate the risk and impact of this unprecedented global health emergency.

Medical professionals will find the right alternatives to check this virus. Let us all believe in the power of the human mind that have checked several challenges in the past. Similarly, there will be a vaccine for this to check. Let us take appropriate precautions and wait with patience until then.


“In this disaster lies an opportunity to reflect and change direction in the hope that if we do, nature will be far more generous than we deserve.” —David Suzuki

Note: Here is the link to purchase this award-winning book 


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Thursday 16 April 2020

Philanthropy in the Time of Covid-19






COVID-19 has thrown several challenges to the humans threatening their very existence. People must rise to this challenge to offer their donations to help combat this pandemic. Several countries and eminent personalities have donated their wealth including Bill Gates to fight this pandemic. Those who don’t have money can invest their time by participating in nonprofits and making a difference.

India still a developing nation where poverty is high. There is a need to support the poor at this hour of crisis. The government alone cannot do everything. People must come forward to support the poor in whatever the means possible. The Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) was created on 28 March 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Several large business groups in India contributed to the relief fund including Tata Sons and Tata Trusts (₹1,500 crores) and Wipro and Azim Premji Foundation (₹1,125 crores). You can donate as much as you can to PM CARES Fund.


Conclusion

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” —Aesop's Fables

The coronavirus is one of the biggest challenges the humankind is facing currently. So, people must come forward to donate as much as they can to help the people who are suffering either directly or indirectly from this pandemic.


“Wealth is not to feed our egos, but to feed the hungry and to help people help themselves.” —Andrew Carnegie

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Wednesday 15 April 2020

COVID-19: “Exponential thinking involves living with the risk which is certainly living in this world while linear thinking involves certainty which is certainly existing in this world like anybody else.” ―Professor M.S. Rao




“Exponential thinking involves living with the risk which is certainly living in this world while linear thinking involves certainty which is certainly existing in this world like anybody else.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
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COVID-19: “For linear thinkers, failure is a full stop, not a comma. For exponential thinkers, failure is only a comma, not a full stop.” ―Professor M.S. Rao




“For linear thinkers, failure is a full stop, not a comma. For exponential thinkers, failure is only a comma, not a full stop.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
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COVID-19: “You can compare the mindset of linear thinkers with a simple interest while that of exponential thinkers with compound interest.” ―Professor M.S. Rao




“You can compare the mindset of linear thinkers with a simple interest while that of exponential thinkers with compound interest.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
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COVID-19 “The linear thinkers have a fixed mindset and live in their comfort zones while the exponential thinkers have a growth mindset and are out of their comfort zones.” ―Professor M.S. Rao




“The linear thinkers have a fixed mindset and live in their comfort zones while the exponential thinkers have a growth mindset and are out of their comfort zones.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
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COVID-19: “For authors, the amount of quality content they create is more important the amount of quantity content they read.” ―Professor M.S. Rao




“For authors, the amount of quality content they create is more important the amount of quantity content they read.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
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Monday 13 April 2020

COVID19: Lockdown Extension in India





“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ―Martin Luther King, Jr.

Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi extended the present lockdown until May 03, 2020. It is a step in the right direction to prevent coronavirus from spreading further. He outlined the following seven points:   
  1. Ensure the elderly take precautions.
  2. Follow social distancing, use homemade masks.
  3. Boost your immunity – look for guidelines issued by the Ayush ministry.
  4. Download and use the Aarogya Setu mobile app.
  5. Help the poor and the needy.
  6. Have empathy for people employed in your business.
  7. Respect coronavirus warriors including nurses and the medical workers.

Everyone must follow the guidelines. It is not the time to politicize the issue. Let us keep our political and ideological differences aside to save precious human lives. We must follow the guidelines strictly in the larger interests of the people and India. Express your gratitude to the frontline workers who are risking their lives to protect the people. Let us show to the coronavirus that we humans are much smarter, sharper and stronger.

“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” —Joseph P. Kennedy

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COVID-19: Express Gratitude to Frontline Workers




“One kind word can warm three winter months.” —Japanese Proverb


Several people are working round the clock at this hour of the global crisis. It is tough to mention all the departments. We can precisely call them frontline workers who are working hard to stop coronavirus and save humankind. They can be called frontline warriors and the real heroes and heroines who work for satisfaction, not for recognition. Kudos to them! The world and humanity cannot survive without them. Let us salute these warriors who are risking their lives to save humankind.


“Only a life lived in the service to others is worth living.” —Albert Einstein

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Professor M.S. Rao
Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India


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