Ten things Civil Servants need to learn from Tortoises

Slow and steady, inch forward slowly;

Role Model of a Model Civil Servant?

1. Slow and steady, inch forward slowly;

2. Do not stick your neck out;

3. Be amphibious, capable of surviving in both types of habitats;

4. Sport heavy back-armour to prevent back-stabbing;

5. Maintain a low profile;

6. Merge with the landscape; don’t stand out;

7. Appear non-threatening;

8. Publicise that you are a vegetarian;

9. Be a part of the “Creep” but don’t be a creep;

10. Hint at the presence of Galápagos within the family.

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KBS Sidhu. The Author is an IAS officer of 1984 Batch of Punjab cadre. The views expressed are his own.

He can be reached on kbs.sidhu@gmail.com or @kbssidhu1961 orhttps://www.facebook.com/kbs.sidhu