QUOTE BY GORDON RAMSEY * I AM WHAT I AM . A FIGHTER *

Achievers train for a purpose. They train for themselves and train all the time. They think and anticipate well. They improvise and keep on adding to their skills. Even if they lose some time , they emerge as a more stronger soul. MARY KOM is one such fighter Indian champion . Mary was born in a poor tribal family in far flung Indian state of MANIPUR. She worked in the fields and helped her parents. She was inspired to take to Boxing and started learning it with gusto. Mary’s determination and belief in herself started winning her medals and recognition. Mary Kom is the only boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world cup championships so far including 5 Gold medals. Mary also added to her illustrious exploits a bronze in 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES as well as many medals at ASIAN level. Marys’ achievements are all the more noteworthy as Manipur has hardly produced any female idol & MARY has risen like a star from nowhere. No wonder, MARY is nicknamed as MAGNIFICIENT MARY. Mary has been true to her love of boxing and quote of ARNOLD HORSHOK sums it up comprehensively * Winning is nice if you don’t lose your integrity in the process.*

QUOTE BY HENRY DAVID THOREAU* PERSUE SOME PATH HOWEVER NARROW IN WHICH YOU CAN WALK WITH LOVE AND REVERENCE *

Achievers enjoy their journey. They focus on the path chosen by them and do not worry about the outcome. They want to learn, improve and charter their own path . Sania Mirza is an Indian tennis player who has achieved number of firsts for her native country. There was never ever an Indian female tennis player who broke into the first hundred in singles ranking. There was hardly any female Indian tennis prodigy worth mentioning before her. SANIA’s success therefore is very creditable. Sania has achieved highest ranking ever of 27 in singles and five in doubles. Sania has won 14 MEDALS for INDIA in multi discipline colors including two Gold Medals in ASIAD GAMES. This has been supplemented by three GRAND SLAM mixed double titles. Hats off to SANIA for making it to the top despite all odds. Sania epitomizes the quote by GREG ANDERSON * Focus on the journey not the destination *

QUOTE BY NAPOLEAN HILL * STRENGTH AND GROWTH ONLY COME THROUGH CONTNUOUS EFFORT AND STRUGGLE *

Do facilities or lack of adequate facilities make a difference ? Achievers know how to surge ahead in life with or without adequate facilities. They do not look for any excuse. They set their targets and work hard to achieve them. Passion is their fuel and willpower is the catalyst for them. They encounter the opposition & display the courage. Jitu Rai is one such achiever who was born in a poor family in Nepal. Jitu joined Indian Army as a JAWAN in 2006. He started pistol shooting subsequently. Indian Army gave him all the support. Jitu’s hard work and determination took him to new heights of growth. He never made his background or struggles as excuse and kept on improving his shooting prowess. 2014 has been a defining year for him. JITU came into prominence with three medals at World games. Jitu’s phenomenal run has continued subsequently. Jitu has won now Gold medals at 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth as well as 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Jitu Roy epitomizes the quote by Vince Lombardi *Winners never quit and quitters never win *

QUOTE BY SOCRATES ; “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”

Information and knowledge is power. Achievers study hard, read a lot and listen. They are curious about every thing. They keep an open mind . They enhance their skill set.They make notes. They never shy in seeking information from others. They make sure to consider viewpoints of others. This takes them outside their comfort zone. They are also ready to challenge assumptions about the world. They also have a never ending process of self study. No wonder, achievers come out as winners. Quote from DAVID BAILY * The best advise that I ever got was that knowledge is power and to keep reading.*

QUOTE BY Marva Collins * Success doesn't come to you…you go to it."

Fire in one's belly sets the tone for the journey of life. This enable the achievers to keep on moving at a fast pace. One old and simple measurement of getting success in one's endeavors is "in the morning after getting up , how impatient you are to reach to your work table". This worked for passionate cricketer Kapil Dev. Kapil Dev started in 1975 his first class cricket at very young age of 16. The fire in his belly propelled him to greater height in the years ahead. Kapil had the energy and determination. In fact Indians were not known really for a quality pace attack which KAPIL changed almost single handedly. By the time Kapil retired, he was holding the world record for most numbers of wickets (434 ) in test cricket . Kapil batting prowess coupled with his pace bowling capabilities made him one of the best all-rounder’s ever to have played cricket. No wonder , KAPIL was the caption of INDIAN CRICKET team which won the world cup in 1983 when

no had even thought that India was worthy of winning the WORLD CUP.

QUOTE FROM NAPOLEAN HILL * SET YOUR TARGET AND KEEP TRYING UNTIL YOU REACH IT *

Setting Targets allows one to chose about the purpose of life. Setting and meeting targets leads to feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. One has to dream big and break that big picture into small measurable targets. Abhinav Bindra became the youngest participant in 1998 Commonwealth games at the age of 15 and never looked back after that.His determination and ability to set big targets made him the real architect of INDIA’s shooting prowess. Just to share, ACE Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra became World and Olympic champion in 10 meter air rifle.In fact in 2008 Olympic he become the first Indian ever to win individual gold medal at Olympic games for India. In addition, he has won four Gold medal in Commonwealth games and many medals in Asian Games as well.

DO IT NOW

Your future is created by what you do today not tomorrow. One has to walk towards your future .One has to go out and get it. It requires passion and guts . Always believe in your dreams and go all out to achieve them . Even age can not obstruct their dreams or passion. Fauza Singh , 92 years is a world record holder in marathon for his age bracket .No wonder, FAUZA is nicknamed as turbaned tornado. Very popular due to his explois, FAUZA has campaigned for ADIDAS & PETA.

QUOTE * Don't shirk away from challenges... keep reaching for that star, that sky.*

Accomplishing things that are impossible can be a great way to challenge yourself . This also gives an opportunity to know your true strength. This can be only done if one embarks on an ambitious project or journey which stretches you. Achievers immerse themselves in tough projects or activities.They do not compare their performance with others. Sergey Bubka was one such exceptional athlete who used to challenge himself again and again. He absolutely dominated his event "POLE VAULT" . He cleared six meters for the first time in July 1985, which was being considered till then as unattainable. Subsequently Bubka improved his record again and again till he reached his career best and the then world record of 6.14 meters. BUBKAs dominance is illustrated from the fact that he broke world record for man’s pole vaulting 35 TIMES .

Quote by Maurice Young * To become a master at any skill, it takes the total effort of your: heart, mind, and soul working together in tandem.*

Mastery on any subject means whether one can influence the subject totally. Achievers dive deep into their subject and live it fully .They go across line of fear and rejection .They also learn from stumbling .They rise again and keep walking until we no longer notices their effortless walking. Dhyan Chand was one such exceptional Indian Hokey wizard. Dhyan Chand is remembered for his mastery on hockey and for his astounding skills. One testimony of his skills is that Hitler offered him German Citizenship and position in German Military following his exceptional performance in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Dhyan Chand won 3 Olympic gold medals and scored more than 400 goals during his international career. No wonder, DHYAN CHAND was nick named as "MAGICIAN OF THE GAME OF THE HOCKEY".

QUOTE FROM THEODORE ROOSEVELT * IT IS HARD TO FAIL BUT IT IS WORSE NEVER TO HAVE TRIED TO SUCCEED *

Collapse. Breakdown. Fiasco. Flop. Failure. Each one of us has to go through this kind of phase in life. Not all of us get success quickly. But does everyone try hard? Most of us get disappointed & loose the track. The achievers bring their mettle to fore in situations like to this. They multiply their efforts. They work hard. They gather more wisdom. They reflect and enhance their self confidence by working on the shortcomings. No wonder, achievers succeed. One such brilliant entrepreneur was Colonel Sanders( founder of the famous KFC chain ) who was rejected 1009 times before finding a taker for his chicken recipe. KFC is world’s second largest restaurant chain with presence in 118 countries currently.

STRATEGY GIVES YOU THE CUTTING EDGE

Planning. Blueprint. Method. Procedure.Strategy. Strategy is a pattern which achievers choose while taking decisions. The essence is to choose the right and optimum way . Naturally, it helps one in executing goals. Strategy also enables you to see distant things as if they were close to you as well as focus on the result. Strategy if executed properly gives you the power to stay on the right course. More often things go right once achievers strategise well. Viswanathan Anand is one such exceptional Indian champion, who utilized art of strategising and then impeccably implementing the same. No wonder, Viswanathan Anand was undisputed world chess champion from 2007~2013 and also FIDE champion from 2000~2002. ANAND is also recognized as most versatile world champion ever by Chess pundits.

Quote by EMIL ZATOPAK " Runner must run with his dream in his heart ".

Edge. Limit . Boundaries. March. Unexplored Frontier. Finding the real you is an enlightening experience. The journey of exploring self and challenging self to glory starts from within. PT Usha was one such young girl who was affected by ill health in her childhood days. She started exploring athletics to challenge her and found her true self. Usha took to sprint with utmost dedication and passion. No wonder, Usha emerged as an excellent Athlete and went on to become most famous and successful female Athlete from India to have ever existed. Usha won four Gold and one silver medal in 1986 in Seoul Asian games, claiming for herself the title of Asian sprint queen . She also become India's first women to reach final of an Olympic event in Los Angles 1984 Olympics.Usha achieved record of 55.42 seconds in 400 meters hurdle which is still an Indian national record . Nicknamed as Payyoli Express, PT Usha believes " RUNNING IS MY SUN SHINE".

QUOTE FROM BRETT LEE * If you get Dravid , Great. If you get Sachin , Great. If you get Laxman , Miracle*

Weight. Stress. Pressure. Pressure makes diamonds .Stress is something which test your character. However for achievers, stress is a constant reminder on importance of achieving targets on time. Actually stress keep them focused . This gives them another reason to work hard and intensify efforts.VVS LAXMAN was a special Indian cricketer who used to revel under pressure. Whenever chips were down, Laxman used to come out as a winner. Laxman used to bat more splendidly when the team is under pressure & needs someone to perform. Laxman's 281 runs in the second innings at Eden Garden in 2001 in Kolkata test against Australia made a big impact on Indian cricket . As per Ex Indian cricket Captain Saurav Ganguly "It gave us huge sense of relief and made us belief in ourself that we are not behind. Since then we have never looked back as India begun improving". His high batting record in second innings speak volumes about his character. Laxman is also known for wrist & willowy style. Laxman scored century in 17 Test matches & 6 century in ODIs. NO WONDER VV LAXMAN IS ALSO KNOWN AS * VERY VERY SPECIAL LAXMAN.*

INNOVATION IS THE ONLY CERTAINTY IN THE BUSINESS

Innovative technologies impact our lives every day. Each innovation provides users with disruptive value. The focus is the customer. The value that each product gives to the customer supports its cause. Achiever gives the power to collaborate , create , influence and be influenced. Steve Jobs is one such exceptional entrepreneur, marketer, and innovator . He was cofounder and chairman of APPLE. Steve is widely recognized as pioneer of personal computer revolution as well his charismatic influence on consumer electronics or portable music. In fact , STEVE totally dominated his domain. Steve’s ability to make his offerings more customer friendly meant that competitors had to almost close shop like walkman, digital auto tapes, recorders, cassettes etc . The competitors had to start from scratch and then find ways to copy him. Quote of STEVE JOBS sums it up comprehensively * Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”*

ACHIEVERS HAVE A WINNING RHYTHM

Flow. Tempo. Movement. Time. Rhythm. It boils down to rhythm for achievers. Achievers have an innate sense of rhythm. They dive right in to their training sessions day after day relentlessly . There is no shortcuts to success. This is what Track and field athlete Carl Lewis used to do. Carl Lewis is famous for his 100 meters sprints. Carl set up world records in 100 meters, 4 *100 meter relay & 4 *200 meter relay. Lewis was transcendent in this race setting an Olympic record by beating the next closest runner by a record eight feet in 1984 OLYMPICS. He went on to win three additional gold’s in the long jump, the 200, and the 4x100 relay in the same Olympics. Lewis went on to win total nine gold medals in Olympics. In 1996 Lewis regained the ranking of No. 1 in the event, an astonishing 15 years after first claiming the top spot. In addition, Lewis won eight career gold medals in the World Championships. His athleticism was spectacular which is evident in his exploits in 100 meters, 200 meters as well as long jump. Never lacking confidence, Lewis quotes very meaningfully **Life is about timing *

PROBLEM IS JUST A MOMENT, OPPORTUNITY IS THE DESTINATION

Obstacle. Headache. Problem. How do I go forward from here ?. Achievers relish problems. Actually problems are opportunities in disguise. Achievers remain calm when they face problems. They stay positive. They add focus and determination to their kitty. A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM is one such fantastic person who overcame problems. Kalam came from a poor background & distributed news papers to contribute to his family. Despite odds, Kalam went on to become an engineer. He subsequently became a scientist and rose through ranks to become secretary of Defence Research and Development organization. Ultimately he became 11th PRESIDENT of INDIA. He was awarded many awards including Padma vibhushan & HIGHEST CIVILIAN award of INDIA ; BHARAT RATNA. Quote by A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM *We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.*

QUOTE BY HORACE * RULE YOUR MIND OR IT WILL RULE YOU *

Self restraint. Orderliness. Self command. Self mastery . Discipline. Self Discipline facilitates goals and keeps us elevated. It can be said that discipline is the utmost requirement for success. The famous writer *Khuswant Singh * is well known for his unforgettable fiction , nonfiction, poetry and humour. He had also cultivated a slightly controversial image of himself. Beneath that image was a man of strict discipline, waking up before the break of dawn to start work on his column . It is said that he never missed a deadline in his lifeline. Khuswant was a master of his art and his regimented discipline paved the foundation for a hugely successful career. No wonder , he was hugely successful as editor of several literary and news magazines as well as two newspapers. He was the recipient of Padma Vibhushan, the second highest Civilian award in India.

GANDHI JI; The man with the indefatigable spirit

Energy. Essence . Spirit. This is the non physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character , the soul. It is the quality of courage inside you . This SPIRIT is the very essence of human life. However only very few people understand the depth of their spirit . The best way to extract more out of your spirit is to believe in self and keep on doing what you think is right. The achievers dive into their inner self with relish. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was one such exceptional individual with indefatigable spirit. In spite of carrying first class ticket, he was indiscriminately thrown out of the train by authorities on the instigation of a white person in South Africa. Instead of fleeing the scene Mahatma Gandhi stayed back for 21 years to fight for the right of the Indians. The longest journey to discover his abilities begin with that first step. Gandhi subsequently became one of the most important political & spiritual leaders of his time. He was the preeminent leader in INDIAN independence movement . Gandhi employed non violent obedience that would influence the world as well. Gandhi Ji is called father of the nation ( INDIA ) . Nicknamed as Mahatma , GANDHI JI led INDIA to independence due to his undying spirit. Quote by Cynthia Kersey sums it up comprehensively * The greatest natural resource in the world is the spirit that resides in every unstoppable person*

Quote from STEFFI GRAF * I NEVER LOOK BACK, I LOOK FORWARD *

You will fail sometimes and that’s ok. Your past does not equal your future. All that matters is what you do right now. STEFFI GRAF was one such young player who never looked back after her defeats and aspired to do better and better. In 1985 and early 1986 Steffi kept on losing to more famous lawn tennis players CHRIS EVERT and MARTINA NAVRATILOVA .During that period , STEFFI lost six times to CHRIS and 3 times to MARTINA but never lost hope. Steffi subsequently almost won everywhere and against almost every opponent. Steffi won 22 GRAND SLAM singles titles. This is the most major titles won by any male or female player during open era. She became the only player ( male or female ) to win a calendar year golden slam by winning all four grand slams single titles and Olympic gold in the same year.Steffi also held the number 1 ranking for a record period of 377 weeks. Her forehand was so bullet like and earned her nickname of MISS FOREHAND.

QUOTE BY JAMES ALLEN * SOW A CHARACTER AND YOU REAP A DESTINY*

Hard way. Labor. Tough grind. That is what life is all about. We become impatient often when things are not going our way. But we have to remember here about Chinese bamboo.You can take a Chinese Bamboo seed and plant it in the ground ,water and nurture the seed for an entire year and not even see a single sprout . In fact , you will not see a sprout for 5 years . But suddenly , a tiny shoot will spring from the ground . And over the next 6 weeks, the plant can grow as tall as 90 feet. It can grow as fast as 39 inches every 24 hours . You can literally watch the plant grow. What was the plant doing during these 5 years , seemingly dormant period , it was growing its roots. For 5 full years it was preparing itself for rapid full growth . Without this root structure , the plant simply could not support itself for its future growth . Some would say the plant grew 90feet in 6 weeks, I would say it grew 90 feet in 5 years and 6 weeks. So keep watering and nurturing yourself. One day you will sprout and may be grow as fast as Chinese Bamboo tree. No one becomes a mid night success , there are years of labor and pain behind it.

Quote from Samuel Goldwyn *The harder I work, the luckier I get.”

Work ethic means the manners and etiquettes that must be kept in mind while doing any work. Ethics are important to be kept in mind and practiced so as to make sure that your work reaps the maximum output. Achiever practice work ethics religiously & therefore are always successful at work. Michael Jeffrey Jordan is an American professional basketball player who is considered to be the greatest basketball player of all times. Michael is well known for his work ethic. The illustration of it was that he did not miss 4 or more games while active for full season from 1986-87 to 2001 -02. Michael was most durable player of his times. His prolific scoring and leaping ability also nicknamed him as AIR JORDAN. No wonder, Michael's achievements include *Five most valuable player awards, ten all NBA first team designations , highest career regular season scoring average, ten scoring titles & two Olympic golds* . Michael Jordan quotes comprehensively on his work ethics *I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. *

THERE IS NO BETTER MOMENT TO PLAN ANOTHER SUCCESS AFTER ONE SUCCESS

Flying colors. Win. Triumph. Victory . Success.Achievers focus on a goal and drive themselves relentlessly to succeed. Are these the only qualities that unite all great men and women? No doubt those attributes are important to their success, but there is more to it. Perhaps the most important quality found is that they do not stop at one moment of success. The names that generations remember are the ones that were never content to rest on their laurels, but instead push forward to achieve the impossible again and again. They have got intensity and hunger that isn’t satisfied with one great victory. Alexander the Great is one such emperor who was creator of a very vast empire . Many generals have won great battles, but Alexander won seven major battles and conquered two million square miles of the globe. Perhaps the most important quality found in him was that he did not stop at one moment of success. * Mary Renault quotes meaningfully “One must live as if it would be forever, and as if one might die each moment. Always both at once *

QUOTE BY GREEK SCHOLAR ARCHIMEDES* EUREKA ; I HAVE FOUND IT *

Wonder. Eye opener. Curiosity. Phenomenon. Eureka. Achievers crave for creativity. They know creativity gives them the freedom to explore . They are able to think what others have not thought or attempted . Achievers know that this creativity will give them the edge over the competitors. Akio Marito is one such world famous Japanese businessman & co founder of Sony. Akio Morita helped take a small radio repair shop in a bombed-out Tokyo building and turn it into the powerhouse electronics company, the Sony Corporation. Along with co-founder Masaru Ibuka, Morita is responsible for egging on the amazing growth of the Japanese electronics industry over the last 50 years. His first product was a brand new idea -- a small, transistorized radio that could fit in your pocket. As it was, a US company built such a radio first, but more as a gimmick than an actual product. When Sony, as Morita's company was soon renamed, came out with their radio, it quickly took over the market. Subsequently the floodgates of creativity opened. First transistor television . Invention of the walkman & so many other products. No wonder, BRAND SONY is well respected throughout the world till date. Quote from Akio Morita says it all * The key factor in the industry is creativity *

Hey God, How will I become the best

Outstanding. Beyond compare. Superlative . How will I become the best? Who will help me ………..This is the query of many persons who want to become the best . The achievers have got simple solution to this. They set the high standards for themselves. They then try and work towards achieving them. They keep on challenging themselves to the next and higher benchmark. The passion inside them is their fuel which keeps on driving them relentlessly .USAIN BOLT is one such top notch performer. The sprinter who is the world”s fastest athlete says that to be best one needs to have goals . Hard work and perseverance then takes them to superlative level .Usain is the highest paid athlete and most marketable after winning three gold medals at 2013 World championships. Usain has also got six Olympic Gold medals. No wonder, USAIN is nicknamed as Lightening Bolt. Quote from USAIN BOLT sums it up nicely* I want to be the best*.

KEEP YOURSELF AWAKE TO GROW DAILY

Observant. Attentive. Knowing. Alive . Awake. Achievers are in perpetual state of awakening. While attending to any chore or activity , they are highly observant . They are alive and kicking. Therefore they are able to contribute to the environment at a very accelerated rate. Swami Vivekanada was one such exceptional individual & a universally well known Indian monk .He had vast knowledge of Eastern and Western culture due to his deep spiritual insight and vast knowledge. He is credited with introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the western world. He travelled widely in India and West. His teachings focused on human awakening and human development & therefore was extremely popular universally. His birthday is celebrated as national youth day in India. Quote from Swami Vivekanada is very meaningful *Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached.*

Quote by RAVINDRA NATH *EVERYTHING COMES TO US THAT BELONGS TO US IF WE CREATE THE CAPACITY TO RECEIVE IT *

Reach. Range. Holding power. Retention. Capacity. Achievers do not limit themselves. They have patience . They have got the range of skills and repertoire to fight . They bring these skills to fore when required. No wonder , they came out as winners almost every time. Garry Kasparov is considered by many to be greatest player of chess. Garry was the youngest ever world chess champion in 1985 at age of 22 .Garry was also world no 1 for a period of 225 out of 228 months. Garry has won the maximum number of close contests through his sheer capacity of holding himself & striking at the right moment. Kramnik , famous world champion chess player opines about Garry Kasparov * Kasparov’s capacity of study is second to none*

SOMEBODY HAS TO BE THE CHAMP. IT MIGHT AS WELL BE YOU

Superior. Illustrious. Premier. First class . Champion. Champions are made, not born. When they are all born , they are babies only. The difference then becomes the approach and attitude towards life. Dream coupled with superlative hard work results in unparalleled success. Muhammad Ali is one such achiever who is also one of the most recognized sports figures of last 100 years. Ali is widely regarded for his skills along with his habit of always taking the establishment & media head on . However, his regimented practice and supreme confidence in his abilities made him silence his critics again & again. No wonder, Ali remains the only 3 time world heavy weight champion till date & was also Nicknamed * The Greatest * Muhammad Ali quotes “Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them-a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have the skill, and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.”

Quote from Mother Teresa * Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.*

Today . Immediate. First off. Now. Right away. Each second is precious . Do we spent it meaningfully or waste it ? Achievers have their time priority mapped out clearly. They are able to do this day in and day out. Achievers immediately wear the hat which is most opportune at that moment which can be any of these ; * Think Logically. Focus. Multitasking. Delegating. Be organized *. The clock ticks but we have to count the seconds and bring in our productivity. No wonder ,achievers leave their footprints through productive deeds. Marie B. Ray quotes meaningfully *We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.

Quote from Beverly Sills * There are no shortcuts to any place worth going*

Tenacity. Doggedness. Determination. Do you have any of these traits in you ? . This is the question achievers ask themselves many times. Their firmness keeps them on the winning track in spite of the odds stacked against them many times. The tough gets going when the going gets tough. The achievers make their own destiny and take all adversities in their stride. Stephen Hawking has a motor neuron disease which has worsened over the years. Stephen got this when he was in his early twenties and aspiring to become a top notch scientist. Initially Stephen lost his ability to write , however he developed visual methods including seeing equations in terms of geometry. Despite his failing health , he was fiercely independent and did not seek even an iota of help from any one towards his dream of becoming an iconic scientist. No wonder , STEPHEN is known in entire world for his significant scientific achievements including Hawking radiation, work on framework of general relativity and his work on popular sciences.

Quote by Collin Powell *Perpetual Optimism is a force multiplier*

Gloom. Despair. Dim view. Low spirit. Pessimism. Achievers do not have these words in their dictionary. They are able to see light at the end of tunnel. They have optimism in their capabilities . They consistently work with enthusiasm & achieve their goals. Sylvester Stallone is well-known for action roles in Hollywood & wrote every episode of two extremely popular series * ROCKY * and *RAMBO*. However , what is not well known is his disability at the time of his birth. Due to negligence by doctors at his birth, his nerve was severed and caused paralysis in parts of his face. As a result the lower side of his face is paralyzed . Initially for few years , he was struggling and getting miniscule roles in movies due to his features. However, Stallone used his snarling look & slightly blurred speech to advantage in his movie roles. Due to his optimism and believe in his capabilities, he went on to become one of the all time action greats of Hollywood. Sylvester Stallone quotes * I believe any success in life is made by going into an area with a blind , furious optimism *