Sep 11 - Indian Airforce

Sgt Chetan ChauhanWe all have heard that hard work is oneof the key factors for success in life andthat hard work always pays in the longrun but a closer look reveals that it’s not the hardwork alone but smart work, which enables us tosucceed in any walk of life specially in high techenvironment of the IAF. Those who just work hardcould not achieve much in personnel as well asprofessional front. On the other hand, peoplewho work hard and smart, live a very successful,happy, and stress free life. So, if you want to worksmart, you must know its main principles. Plan Your Work Then Work Your Plan:Planning is a must for any work to be carried outsmoothly because, ‘If you fail to plan then you areplanning to fail’. While planning try your best toprevent the problems and wastage, which maygrow much bigger later on. Organize your space: Whether it’s yourhome, office or computer, you need to see whatis there, throw away anything you don’t often use(or put it efficiently in storage) and give everythingelse a convenient and clearly designated space.Earmark a place for your tools, keys, pen, etc.Make a habit of keeping everything at its markedplace. This will enable you to find them easily andyou will save much of your time. Organized doesnot just mean tidy! The purpose of organizing isto be able to find, exchange and evaluate itemsquickly. Be Creative: Try to simplify your work andconsider various options. Set a Deadline: Deadlines are very essential.This helps us to utilise our time. Be a littleflexible because many a time some unavoidable26 Aerospace Safety S e p t e m b e r 2 0 11INDIAN AIR FORCE