1st October 2010
Success is nothing more than being consistent in fundamentals.
The key word is `consistent'. If you really list the key qualities of a successful person, it will appear to be nothing but sheer common sense. They will be consistent is come basic fundamental things. For writing my book `The Gift of Time' I interviewed a cross section of people who have done something significant in life. Some of them are just house wives who have raised an enviable family. The list included some students who did exceedingly well in exams and became a legend in their schools. I have come across people who joined their organisation as an ordinary engineer trainee and become Vice Presidents and Managing Directors.
All of them were very consistent in the following traits:
· They respect time
· They are very focussed
· They know how to say `no' assertively
· They concentrate on a few key objectives and do them well
· They respect people
· They love their family
· They invest their time in developing themselves, both physically and mentally
· They are alert to new opportunities
· They are frugal
· They are good in inter personal relationship
· They are relaxed amidst their busy schedule
· They love their job
· They are helpful to others
· They wear a smile and are pleasant to move with
I listed only a few. What struck me was their consistency in following these fundamental principles. Sometime I meet them after nearly eight to ten years, and they continue to be the same kind of people!
Over this weekend why not list the fundamental principles of people whom you admire!
N C Sridharan
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