Quote from EDWARD MUNCH; * Without fear and illness , I could never have accomplished what I have*

Breakdown. Ill health. Collapse. These happen to everyone in various phases of life. Lion hearted achievers draw their supreme willpower. This enables them to offset these temporary setbacks. They draw their courage & reach to the next level of greatness. Theodore Roosewelt was an American politician author, explorer & historian who also served as PRESIDENT of America. His range of interests & achievements is well known but what is not well known is that he suffered from Asthma. To overcome his physical weakness , he used to live a strenuous life. Theodore Roosewelt quote is very inspiring *Believe you can & you are halfway there .*

Quote by David Lynch * Negativity is the enemy of creativity *

Suspicion. Hesitation. Reluctance. Distrust. Negativism . Achievers do not waste their time on any of these .They value positivity. Time is the most perishable commodity & achievers are eager to extract goodness out of each and every second which they breathe. They will do something creative rather than wasting time on negativity. It is this zeal which makes them a winner. No wonder , achievers are destined to win the race of life with their noble thoughts. Venus Williams ; American tennis Professional is an achiever of a top order & has won seven grand slam titles . Williams has also won thirteen grand slam double titles with her equally illustrious sister Serena. Williams has also won four Olympic Gold medals.Quote by Venus Williams sums it up comprehensively *I don’t have time to be negative*

QUOTE BY VOLTAIRE *THE BEST IS THE ENEMY OF THE GOOD*

Matchless . Perfect. Outstanding. Second to none. Best. The journey towards becoming the best is long . One has to keep on doing many things. One has to know self. Be original . Get excited. Succeeding in real life is all about wanting it. Be open. Be flexible. Get competitive. Channelize your potential. Work relentlessly towards getting there.Take feedback. Improve wherever required. Change course if required & come out as a winner. Cristiano Ronaldo is currently regarded by many as the best player in the world football today. Scores goal at will and won innumerable matches for his clubs. Cristiano Ronaldo quotes * I have never tried to hide the fact that it is my intention to be the best.*

Quote by Ann Voskamp ; “Simplicity is ultimately a matter of focus.”

Plain. Basic. Straightforward. Fundamental. Boring. The golden rule of any work is that it remains same day in & day out. However, the achievers bring the consistency, focus ,purpose & passion to the same mundane work . They thus make it meaningful and challenging. They keep on honing their skills . Champions like tennis player Rafael Nadal keep on returning volley after volley with almost computerized precision. While for some his consistency may be boring, this fundamental trait of doing the basic thing accurately again and again makes him the finest clay court player ever in tennis history. Nadal also evolved into all court player as well and has won fourteen grand slam titles including nine French open titles. Rafael Nadal sums it up comprehensively * You just try to play tough and focus for point to point. Sounds so boring but it’s the right thing to do out there.*

Quote by THOMAS EDISON* There is no substitute for hard work *

Discipline. Long Haul. Tough grind. Labor. Hard work. These are hallmarks of Champions .Legendary Milkha Singh had it all . His transformation from an ordinary jawan in Indian army to a sporting icon speaks volumes about his guts and hard work. No wonder his nickname was *The Flying Sikh* who is also known as the finest athlete India has ever produced. His regimen & perseverance made him win ASIAN & COMMONWEALTH GOLDS . Quote from Milkha Singh sums it up all : "My experience made me work so hard that I wasn't even scared of death."

Quote by Bill Gates ; *Paul and I, we never thought that we would make much money out of the thing. We just loved writing software.*

Love. Dedication. Involvement. Devotion. Delight. Work is sum total of all these words. Blessed persons relish their work . Actually , they do not work….they have fun. And if you cannot appreciate your work, it is better that you should leave it. Achievers on the contrary find joy in work & bring cheers to the environment around. They keep their team engaged with their passion . Naturally achievers , invariably succeed beyond their shortcomings & circumstances. Boris Becker one of the most effective players of tennis of modern era used to love his work & won nine grand slam single titles. Boris became the first unseeded player and the first German to win the Wimbledon singles title in 1985. Becker was the youngest ever male Grand Slam singles champion. BORIS BECKER quotes * I love the winning, I can take the loosing, but most of all I love to play . *

* Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan. * QUOTE BY MARGARET THATCHER

Planning. Devising. Outlining. Achievers have these skills in plenty. Achievers establish steps , generate realistic deadlines for the completion of these steps, and work to meet these deadlines. They begin projects early. They give themselves the time and freedom to brainstorm about the best alternatives to accomplish their objectives. They also seek advice from others. Effective persons eagerly accept input from anyone in a position to assist them or offer them information. They will delegate whenever possible. Even the most energetic people can't do everything themselves. No wonder, achievers meet the deadlines & come out as winners by executing their projects.Quote by Alan Lakein * Planning is bringing the future into present so that you do something about it now.*

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED ; QUOTE BY NEIL ARMSTRONG

Adventure. Endeavour. Enterprise. Risk. Venture. It is very difficult to even think or dare to plunge into unknown frontiers. Neil Armstrong was an exceptionally strong individual . Neil volunteered and embarked on a journey where no one had ever embarked. Neil put himself on the line & took huge risk as well. No wonder, NEIL ARMSTRONG became the first human to walk on the moon in 1969. Charismatic personality Navjot Singh Sidhu quotes * Nothing venture. Nothing gained. And venture belongs to the adventurous.*

THE SKY IS NOT MY LIMIT ..... I AM ; QUOTE BY T.F.HODGE

Restriction. Ceiling. Cap. Check. Curb. Does human potential has a limit ? It is up to how much we can motivate ourselves to do better. The champions believe in working hard. They liberate themselves from shackles. They believe in their dreams.They fully exploit their potential .That is the starting point of their journey towards greatness. They bridge the gap between impossible & possible by not putting a limit on anything. Widely regarded as the world’s fastest person ever , USAIN BOLT quotes *I don’t think limits*. No wonder, his nick name is Lightening Bolt.

STEVE JOBS HAD PLENTY OF CHUTZPAH

Appeal. Captivation. Irresistible attraction. Oomph. Charisma. Leaders have it all. Audacity ,or as some would call it chutzpah, is an additional facet of achievers. This something special makes them stand out in a crowd. Apple founder STEVE JOBS had plenty of this. Incredible guts , brazen attitude. Courage. Supreme self confidence almost bordering on arrogance. Steve knew that old fashioned charisma is no longer enough to get the attention. It worked for him whether he was taking the music companies head on with his revolutionary products or while he was seeking perfection in a new product launch. It was his fearlessness which made him conceptualize & create new products .This transformed one industry after another, from computers and smart phones to music and movies.

A PROBLEM IS A CHANCE FOR YOU TO DO YOUR BEST; QUOTE BY DUKE ELLINGTON

Problems. Troubles. Disputes. Dilemma. Obstacles. That is what the life is all about. The question here is whether one can convert stumbling blocks into stepping stones for success. Tough moments come and go . The key here is approach and positivity which is displayed by achievers in these moments . They gather strength from distress & become brave. They attack the issue head on and are busy in creating solutions. They survive in difficult times through their resilience . Finally , adversity looses. Roger Federer ( who is rated as greatest tennis player of all time by numerous experts & commentators ) quotes * I’m a very positive thinker & that is what helps me the most in difficult moments. *

PEOPLE ASK FOR CRITICISM, BUT THEY ONLY WANT PRAISE

Criticism gives pain. Honest criticism from near & dear hurts like hell. This is where achievers distinguish themselves from ordinary mortals. Achievers are able to endure criticism without resentment. They prefer to benefit from constructive criticism rather than be ruined by false praise. They relish criticism which makes them strong. Infact they seek constructive criticism , absorb it , take better decisions & cause a better future for them. They are also always better than people who do nothing & say nothing just to avoid criticism. David Beckham who himself has faced both severe criticism and massive adulation quotes * People react to the criticism in different ways and my way is definitely to come out fighting.*

IT ALWAYS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL ITS DONE; QUOTE BY NELSON MANDELA

Life throws up impossible challenges . Achievers do not get buried under these challenges. They draw out their will power, plan well, attempt meticulously & achieve . Their determination bridges the gap between impossible and possible . Napoleon Bonaparte quotes *The word impossible is not in my dictionary.*

THERE IS NO COOKIE-CUTTER APPROACH TO PROBLEMS

Each problem is unique. No solution is exactly similar to many others of the same type. However , people often uses same set of solutions to solve problems & get disappointed.This is where achievers distinguish them from the crowd.They listen & understand the context. They bring in originality or distinction every time.They expand their management to meet the need of management.George Walin quotes in a very meaningful way *These are not cookie-cutter businesses. They require unique business and mindset.*

Discpline is the bridge between goal & accomplishment ; Quote by JIM ROHN

Achievers are disciplined & display rigor. Discipline & rigor go hand in hand. Achievers are able to articulate this skillfully .They transfer knowledge to action. This is needed for the organization & team to succeed together. Achievers are able to inculcate this trait to individuals so that team wins .No wonder ,achievers are on winning path.

ACHIEVERS ARE LIKE KITES

Kites fly against odds & heavy winds. Similarly life throws challenges which have to be overcome. Achievers take the onus , push the envelope & succeed. Achievers succeed because they are ready to face and overcome difficulties . Also, they are always prepared to take responsibilities & take charge.Winston Churchill quotes sums it up accurately *Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.*

NEVER NEVER NEVER GIVE UP ; QUOTE BY WINSTON CHURCHILL

Life keeps on throwing insurmountable challenges at you. The achievers dig in their heel whenever they face a crisis & draw courage and determination out of their deep reservoir of willpower. They keep on doing the right things consistently day in and day out till the crisis storm slows down. Their amazing focus & fearlessness helps in this drive. No wonder, achiever is always on the winning track of journey known as life. Winston Churchill again sums it up comprehensively * If you are going through hell, keep going *

ACHIEVERS HAVE THE ABILITY TO LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

The complexities of life requires a refreshing & ever improving vision. The achievers pick up sharp insights on business & deep understanding of the same through their ability for looking beyond the obvious. They do it by seeing the things ,not just looking at them. Also, they listen, not just hear. They look at the whole & not its parts only. They keep on pickings the signals or the noises which others are not able to comprehend. No wonder ,they go beyond the obvious & deliver more and better than the crowd. Brian Tracy quotes wisely * Winners make a habit of manufacturing their own positive expectations in advance of the event.*

ADOPT NEW TECHNOLOGY OR PERISH

Technology is wonder. It has changed our lives almost in a magical way. Music, entertainment , automobiles , communication, office ………you name any domain of life which is not controlled by it. The IPODs, IPADs, MOBILEs & LAPTOPs of the world are ruling over us. We have to learn & live with them. Achievers quickly adopt to these changes & create new ways to do business with the help of technology. They master technology & they use it to their advantage rather than getting left behind. Alfred Einstein quotes wisely * The human spirit must prevail over technology*

PATIENCE IS A KEY ELEMENT OF SUCCESS ; QUOTE BY BILL GATES

Patience is a virtue. Actually patience is a vehicle on which achievers embark . Life keeps on throwing endless frustration, challenges, hardships , adversities & disasters. Achievers have the composure and poise not only to survive them but keep on overcoming them gracefully. Achievers always have that extra wisdom . Joyce Meyer quotes nicely *Patience is not simply the ability to wait-It’s how we behave while we are waiting.*

YOUR CUSTOMER DOESN'T CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW UNTIL THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE; QUOTE BY DAMON RICHARDS

Customers generally do not complaint. They just won’t come back. Therefore, achievers understand what drives value for customers. They talk to them, survey them, and watch their actions and reactions. They strive to capture data to understand what is important for the customers and what opportunities are there to help them. The challenge then is to keep on delivering , sustaining & raising the bar by executing next level of customer expectations. Orison Swett quotes * The golden rule for every businessman is this; Put yourself in your customer’s place *

If you can't do a thing better than the others are doing it, don't do it at all; Quote by PHILIP FISHER

Achievers do the things in an extraordinary way. Whatever the job may be, they go all out, plan, do the detailing , put in their 100 % , do it in the best possible way, achieve qualitative deliverables & reach to perfection stage. Actually , it is not a act for them but a habit. Steve Jobs quotes very meaningfully *We don’t get a chance to do that many things , and everyone should be really excellent. Because this is our life.*

When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him, he will win ; QUOTE BY ED MACAULEY

Achievers practice hard. Achievers bring the discipline , resoluteness & the system in their practice . This is the only way to become good, better & then excellent. This is what the Roger Federer s & Usain Bolt s of this universe do. No wonder, achievers become perfect .Great legend PELE quotes * Everything is practice *

ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN SPREAD GOODNESS AROUND YOU

Achievers goodness stems out from their beliefs & the deeds which they do. This goodness then percolates to the environment around them. The fragrance of flowers flows in the direction where wind is heading, however the goodness flowing out from a achiever flows in all the four directions. Henry David quotes *Goodness is the only investment that never fails.*

It's never too late to be great

Achievers never say die. They never stop trying. Even if the chips are down, there is always a chance that you may succeed. Achievers look at life positively and convert every hurdle a stepping stone to success. It is this trait which distinguishes them from others & they keep on achieving new milestones in the journey of life.

* WE HAVE TWO EARS AND ONE MOUTH, SO WE SHOULD LISTEN MORE THAN WE SAY* ;Quote by ZENO OF CITIUM

If we look around us, most of the people do not listen. They are keen on preparing their response mentally while someone is speaking or are in their own world only pretending to listen . Achievers actually listen. They open their heart & mind to the speaker. They listen attentively & intensely and hence get the feeling of the speaker. Even,Lord Ganesha had two big ears with the intention of listening more and speaking less. This behavior brings in more wisdom & also results in achievers being more successful than the others.

WHILE YOU ARE SITTING THERE THINKING ABOUT IT, SOMEONE ELSE IS OUT THERE DOING IT- ROGER HALSTON

Achievers generally neither talk too much nor waste their time complaining. They are DOERS. They utilize their knowledge & intuition which motivates them for action. They also care about doing activities in a right or better way always.This trait gives achiever strength as well as positive results.Tony Blair sums it up comprehensively *Be a doer & not a critic.*

CELEBRATE WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF

Achievers focus on celebrating life in all its blessings and goodness . It is essential to recognize milestones and important moments. This is a recognition of efforts put into even the smallest achievement . These moments of celebration create momentum. This also helps the team in remaining focused as well as giving a sense of progress. Mia Hamm quotes nicely * Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed .*

IF EVERY THING SEEMS UNDER CONTROL, YOU ARE NOT GOING FAST ENOUGH

Achievers are like world champion athletes. Qualities like hard work, superlative effort ,raising the bar, pushing oneself, drive, focus, commitment & competitiveness separate them from losers. Also, they learn from the experience, the breakthroughs & the disappointments. Mario Andretti quote sums it comprehensively * If everything seems under your control, you‘re not going fast enough *

STAY HUNGRY STAY FOOLISH

Reinvent yourself. Raise the bar.  Achievers never stop learning. They keep on challenging themselves & figuring out what skill is to be learnt or which new competency is to be acquired.  This may mean learning  a new language or getting better in public speaking. It can also mean learning some useful new technology.

This enables achievers to unleash leadership potential & ignite their passion to lead . 

Warren G. Bennis quotes nicely *People who cannot invent and reinvent themselves must be content with borrowed postures, secondhand ideas, fitting in instead of standing out.*

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

Don't wait. The time will never be just right.   Action requires willpower & thinking , to take action is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world. Action always starts from now & here only. Achievers take action without wasting a second & naturally comes across as winners. Johann Wofgang sums it up nicely *Knowing is not enough. We must apply . Willing is not enough .We must do*