Quote from USAIN BOLT * I want to be the best*

Procedure .Know-how. Proficiency. Artistry. Technique.  Good  technique is to be learned and paramount for all of us to achieve any success. Technique correction is also about constant reinforcement on how to do a thing right until your body gets it. That is why practice, patience, and perseverance is the key. Recently ( August 2015 ), USAIN BOLTs form was being questioned. Skeptics were doubting & writing off Usain. However, achievers have always 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 who again proved his worth by retaining his World 100 meter title in spectacular style on 23-8-15 . 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*  ALL I HAVE TO DO IS WORK ON TRANSITION AND TECHNIQUE *.

QUOTE BY ARISTOTLE : THE ENERGY OF THE MIND IS THE ESSENCE OF LIFE.

Genius. Mastermind. Brilliance. Radiance. Luster. Achievers have it all. It is always a game of mind vis a vis  physical strength. Winners have this internal reservoir of strength . They draw their energy whenever they require. Roger Federer is one such exceptional lawn tennis champion who has won the maximum number of grand slam titles. Roger's skill and longevity can be judged from the fact that he has been ranked  inside the top 10 tennis players continuous  since Oct 2002. His consistency speaks for itself as he has been able to win 17 Grand Slam Titles. In addition ROGER has won six ATP year end titles , 23 Master Series and Olympic Gold in doubles .  The icing on the cake has been DAVIS CUP triumph on 24-11-14 . No wonder Roger, the Swiss Masterio is recognized as greatest player of all time as he has  concurred every important title. Roger has shown his consistency once again by winning his 1000^th career win ( as on 12-1-15 )  Also, ROGER displays  Calmness and  Patience in plenty. Roger Federer ( who is generally 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. *

Quote by ENOCH ONOUHA *Wisdom is not taught, it is caught* .

Sagacious. Wise. Erudite. Knowledgeable . Astute. Having good judgement. Achievers have the ability to see the big picture. They view the whole & not the parts.  They allocate time to think & develop a vision. They  then ask the questions, they know not  only how and what to do………but knowing why which is very essential. They formulate goals , bring unique perspective &  identify actionable steps. This helps them translating  the vision . Naturally they are the winners . Yuri Milner is such exceptional achiever who is able to think beyond . Yuri has been an investor in most prominent startups ; Facebook, Zynga, Twitter, XIOMI, Alibaba as well as well known Indian startups( Flipkart & Ola ). YURI is well known across the world as one of the most influential internet entrepreneurs.  His investments have been very well timed & have resulted in a fortune for his company.  YURI MILNER has now joined hands ( during July 15) with famous physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking to find alien life through their initiative; *Breakthrough listen* . No wonder , Yuri sums up his philosophy as follows by  quoting  * I am just focused on exploring new opportunities*  

Quote by Fred DeVito * If It does not challenge you, it doesn"t change you. *

Challenge. Face. Brave. Valiant. Heroic. Champion. Achievers continuously have to face challenges in life. Serena Williams is one such achiever who has risen like a Phoenix from very humble background. Racism, belonging to deprived class in USA, facing insinuation that she is a male…..Serena has encountered it all. Also, when Serena begun playing lawn tennis, her illustrious sister Venus used to hog limelight. However, Serena kept on improving her game & has blossomed as among the best 5 female tennis players of all time. Off late she has been easily surpassing all opponents. Serena  has now won 21 GRAND SLAM titles in LAWN TENNIS ( as on 15-7-15 ).  Now , Serena is all time third on this list of highest number of grand slam titles. No women player in recent times has dominated tennis like Serena. Her consistency & mental toughness is amazing at the age of  33. Serena’s power game, athleticism and skills have fascinated the tennis commentators as well as fans.  Serena’s attitude and aggressiveness adds to her persona.  No wonder, winning has become a habit for her.  Despite fitness concerns of late, Serena has continuously won big tournaments with ease. Serena Williams sums up her winning theory in the quote *When you lose, you get up, you make it better, You try again *

 

QUOTE BY STEFEN WISSENBACH ; *ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE CONTROL, ACHIEVE MORE AND LOVE LIFE ? . THE DECISION IS YOURS*

Activity. Movement. Action. Deed. Achievement. Activity  is the insignia of life. To remain active is one of the basic values a person one must inculcate. Activity generates energy within us. Activity with right kind of value system & purpose is productive. Achievers focus on activity. They remain active, keep the adrenaline  flowing and charge the environment as well. They follow their dreams & they keep on stretching themselves .   Their life is like locomotive; if one is not moving enough, one is not living. Ratan Tata is one such exceptional Indian achiever who brings this kind of qualities to his leadership mantle. Even after retiring from active anchoring of TATA group, RATAN TATA is shining as a star on startup front.  Ratan Naval Tata (born 28 December 1937) is an Indian businessman and chairman Emeritus of TATA SONS. He was the chairman of TATA GROUP a Mumbai-based conglomerate from 1991–2012. TATA is not just known as a successful business leader but also as an ideal role model who is responsible and authentic, while integrating inner values with outer actions. Ratan Tata has a powerful Vision, is able to align  stakeholder around that vision and execution  that with excellence. While Tata did all the three things, what makes him different and superior is his inner qualities . When Tata launched the small car Nano, it reflected a leader's inner values, influenced by his outer behaviour. Tata and his group held a bigger purpose close to their heart: Nation building and employment, while driving operational efficiency and profitability. "At the Tata group, we are committed to improving the quality of life of the communities we serve," read the purpose statement of the group. "Anyone who visits Jamshedpur will know the meaning of this purpose statement and how well this statement is expressed and executed there," said Tata. TATA conglomerate  ( which he headed from 1991 to 2012 ) was proud to have him as their   Chairman. Tata was awarded highest Civilian award of Great Britain . Tata has been awarded the prestigious Indian civilian awards , Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan . No wonder, Tata is widely respected across the universe as India’s best brand ambassador.   Ratan Tata has now become an active startup investor . Ratan has invested in more than ten startups ( As at june 15). Notable among his start up investments are SNAPDEAL, BLUESTONE, URBAN LADDER,SWASTH INDIA, CAR DEKHO, GRAMEEN CAPITAL, PayTm,  Xiaomi & Kaaryah. Quote by Greg Anderson sums up  activeness  philosophy of RATAN TATA * Focus on the journey not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.*

IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP A NEW ART ?

 Entrepreneur. Industrialist. Manufacturer. Never ever before the entrepreneurship  boom in India as vibrant and as dynamic as today( 2015 ) . Young guns through technological interventions and cool ideas are founding startups. They are getting funds which have never been seen before. However, India has tradition of entrepreneurs which in their own way have carried the spirit of doing business which has been respected worldwide. One such achiever was Surinder Kapur who was a product of 1980s who died on 30^th June 2015. With Japanese automobiles started making foray into India with Maruti leading the pack, KAPUR met MARUTI top brass & started a steering system manufacturing company( Sona Steering ) . In few short years, Kapur got respect through his quality & delivery standards.  Kapur also lapped up JAPANESE manufacturing practices. Total Quality Management, Kaizen, JIT……….all were followed by him. Also, softer aspects of Japanese work culture was ingrained by him. Kapoor relentless stress on quality products made him set  manufacturing  facilities in many countries of Europe. Kapur was also well known for his articulate thoughts on management practices and manufacturing sector. Surinder Kapur will be remembered for taking the entrepreneur spirit to next level as well as doyen of Indian automotive component industry. Larry page ( co founder of GOOGLE) has famously said* Always deliver more than expected * 

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

Challenge. Brave.  Heroic. Fearless. Plucky. 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 is one such achiever who is known as one of the greatest commanders of History.  Napoleon won most of the wars he fought. His campaign are studied in Military schools worldwide.  Napoleon Bonaparte ( emperor of the FRENCH ) dominated European affairs for over a decade.  Napoleon Bonaparte quotes *The word impossible is not in my dictionary.*