QUOTE BY PEARL S BUCK * TO FIND JOY IN WORK IS TO DISCOVER THE FOUNDATION OF YOUTH *

Tender  age. Springtime of life.  Youth. Youth provides you immense possibilities. Onus is on one self on how much to extract.. Youth are bubbling with energy, enthusiasm and ideas . One has to channelize this potential . Discipline , Dedication and hard work then take this energy to another level. Naturally results follow.  David Karp ( founder of short form blogging platform Tumblr ). David  is one such exceptional achiever who started at a very young age of 14. At age of 17, he was made head products of a company. At the age of 19, David formed his own company. At the age of 21, David Karp formed Tumblr in 2007 which became immensely popular soon after.  Tumblr hosts over  216 million blogs as at 1-1-15. David famously quotes as follows * I realized that I got to spend that entire day working on  this product that I absolutely loved. And it was that incredible , liberating unbelievably inspiring feeling*.

QUOTE FROM JACK DORSEY * My Goal is to Simplify Complexity *

Simplify your life and the issues which affect you. Learning to create a vibrant, more balanced space in your life can help immensely, and taking little steps is the best way to make it happen. Eliminating clutter, getting organized, simplifying your relationships, and learning to take the time to slow down and appreciate the little things can help to keep you sane. You can start today.   Jack Dorsey is one such exceptional individual who is an innovator par excellence. DORSEY is the founder of twitter. As on Dec 2014, Twitter has more than 500 million users. Also, twitter has become the most popular way to express thoughts.  Jack is now running two of Silicon Valley’s most popular startups. 

LITTLE THINGS MATTER

Achievers focus on little things. They carefully think on issues which will seem   mundane to few ;  not scheduling conference calls at unreasonable hours / days ( like late Saturday evening ) .  Also, being respectful to regional holidays is important. It demonstrates that global leaders are respectful of regional and cultural priorities . Ratan Tata is one such exceptional Indian achiever who brings this kind of qualities to his leadership mantle.   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 in May, 14. 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.  

Quote by Ralph Emerson * Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.*

Fluke. Lucky break. Streak of luck. Kismet. Luck.  Is Luck the only virtue  for people to succeed?.  Is it necessary for one to work hard ?. Is it worthwhile to keep on improving self ?. Does it pay to reinvent ourselves ?  Is it required to improve our skill sets ? Ordinary mortals get bogged down by this kind of doubts.   However, achievers only respond to opportunities.  They grab the opportunities  & convert them to wins. They have got this talent of taking lead through their actions when others would be left pondering .MS Dhoni is an exceptional Indian Cricketer and  current captain of Indian national  cricket  team. He holds numerous captaincy  records. Dhoni  has lead India to the 2007 ICC World Cup 20-20 championship and historic  2011 ICC world cup victory. Dhoni rose from a humble background and grabbed all the chances thrown at him. His hard work and cricketing abilities hasve made him what he is today rather than the luck. Dhoni has been also recipient of  Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2007 and the Padma Shri award (India's prestigious  civilian honour.)

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

Strength. Power. Efficacy. Intensity. Spirit. Energy. 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. This gentleman player has also now notched us 1000th career win ( as on 11-1-15 ) . Though he is 33 years  now, the magic is yet to wane. The sheer artistry and skills of Roger delights spectators all over the world. Quote by Benjamin Franklin sums it up comprehensibly *Energy and persistence conquer all things *

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 WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD ; OPPORTUNITY ARE LIKE SUNRISES. IF YOU WAIT TOO LONG, YOU MISS THEM.

Possibility. Appropriate moment. Suitable time. Favorable moment. Chance. Opportunity. Opportunity is to be grabbed with both the hands. We live in an age of unpredictable opportunities. If you have got ambition & skill you will rise to top of chosen profession, regardless of where you started. Christiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid Club) is one such achiever who scores goals at will & grabs opportunity of goal scoring always. No wonder Ronaldo is considered among the best two football players of the world.   . He was the first player to win all 4 main PFA & FWA awards in England in 2007. Ronaldo currently plays for top Spanish Club, Real Madrid. He is the first top  European League player to reach  40 goals in a single season for two consecutive years. Also, he is the top scorer of goals all time while playing for his country , Portugal.  He has been named the  FIFA Ballon d'Or winner twice . Also, he has been awarded the European Golden Shoe three times. Ronaldo is the highest paid footballer in the world. No wonder, Ronaldo is regarded as one of the all time best footballers of the world ever. Quote by Cristiano Ronaldo sums it up comprehensively *Talent is’nt every thing. You can have it from the cradle, but it is necessary to learn the trade to be the best.*

WIN OVER YOUR PROBLEMS

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  is one such champion Tennis player who plays with lot of composure and patience, 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 11-1-15 ) as well as 83 ATP titles.  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. *