Majestic Mantras by one of the top philanthropists in the world, Azim Premji
“Success is achieved twice. Once in the mind and the second time in the real world.”
Success happens twice. First, you should believe that you can do it, in your mind. Then, you work hard and make it happen in the real world.
“Leadership is the self-confidence of working with people smarter than you.”
Leadership means being confident enough in your skills to work with people who are smarter than you.
“People are the key to success or extraordinary success.”
People are important for achieving success, but to achieve extraordinary success, you should have the right people around you.
“I strongly believe that those of us who are privileged to have wealth should contribute significantly to try and create a better world for the millions who are far less privileged.”
Rich people should do more to make the world a better place for those who are less privileged.
“A girl child who is even a little bit educated is more conscious of family planning, health care and, in turn, her children’s own education.”
Educating a girl child is important. When a girl becomes educated, she becomes more aware of how to plan her family, maintain her health and ensure her children get educated.
“People have to take control of their own lives. Education is key because it also raises other social indicators like healthcare.”
People need to be in charge of their own lives and for that education plays a pivotal role. It not only helps individuals improve themselves but also leads to better healthcare and other social aspects.
“Excellence is a great starting point for any new organisation but also an unending journey.”
Achieving excellence lays a solid foundation for any new organization. It is an ongoing process that the organisation must continuously strive for.
“If people are not laughing at your goals, your goals are too small.”
Always set your goals high. If others find your goals too easy to achieve, it suggests that you’re not aiming high enough.
“You cannot get into business for the fashion of it.”
You shouldn’t start a business because it seems fashionable. Starting and running a business requires serious commitment.
“The three ordinary things we often don’t pay enough attention to are hard work, perseverance, and honesty, and I believe they are the success drivers.”
Three qualities are fundamental drivers of success– hard work, perseverance, and honesty. However, these qualities are overlooked by many. Do not take them for granted as they lay the foundation for achieving the goals.
