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The princes and the “self-made people”

          As in any society, there are people in Kazakhstan who have been given wealth or fame at birth. These are the sons or daughters of millionaires, show stars or politicians. They can be called “princes”.

          The advantageous starting position of the “princes” irritates many people. It seems unfair that, having …

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Private detective work

            I remember, once upon a time the security work was the exclusive prerogative of the police. At that time, it seemed like a fantasy to give it into a competitive environment. And today we are all used to the abundance of private security services and their good work around us.

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Eloquence

             I’ve been always telling my children that it is important to master the art of persuasion.

             It does not matter who you are: a businessman, a politician, a teacher, a programmer. In any case, the skill to speak logically, convincingly and understandably will very much help you in …

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Revenge and nobility

           – Well, what are we going to do? How much do they owe you?

           – Just like they owe you, for three months.

           – And we have plowed on them day and night, wrote this damned program in hurry! And they dumped us like boys! …

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Hadith about a blind old man

            Today my mother came to visit and told me another hadeeth (she is Muslim, a haji).

            In the city of Medina, where the Prophet Muhammad spent his last years, a blind old man, a Jew, was living by begging. He did not like Islam and Muslims. Every day, …

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Opinions about competitors.

       From correspondence with a consulting company:

    – Hello, Alexey. I am interested in your offer. It differs favorably from your competitors’ offers by the price and volume of services. Please send me a contract.

    – Hello, Marat. I will send the contract. As for the competitors: we have no competitors in this area. …

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Conscience and Law

             I have two friends. Both are lawyers. Both are very competent. But their views of life are completely different.

            The first is an expert in legal loopholes. In any law, he finds gaps with great enthusiasm and then shows them to his friends with a victorious look, saying,…

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Test for objectivity.

     Will you still respect the sage who suddenly dislikes you?

     Will you still despise the scoundrel who will bestow you with honors?

     Will you still love the person who suddenly stopped loving you?…

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“Wedding generals”.

     I look at some young high-ranking officials and remember myself in their situation.

     Just appointed to a high position. Congratulations of friends and acquaintances. Pride of relatives. Attention at all events.

     Then a new phenomenon appears in their life: an invitation to events as a “wedding general”. At first, it looks sincere. Close friends are invited. …

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