19 NOVEMBER2024and knowledge. She emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges just as travelers must keep moving forward despite hurdles in the path to reach the final destination.Power of Honesty"Experience has taught me that honesty is not the mark of any particular class nor is it related to education or wealth. It cannot be taught at any university. In most people, it springs naturally from the heart."Honesty is an intrinsic value that originates from within yourself, not something that can be externally imposed or learned from any source. It leads to developing a sense of empathy and compassion towards others who need help and guidance.Giving Back to the Society"Of the thousands of flowers that blossom on a tree only a few bear fruit. And out of those few fruits, insects and squirrels will eat some. The tree does not keep anything for itself. Does that mean that the life of the tree is wasted?"Sudha Murthy believes that we must embody selflessness and generosity. She encourages individuals to look beyond material achievements and recognize the inherent value of contributing to society to make a positive impact.Being Resilient"Many a time there is no perfect solution for a given problem. No solution is also a solution. Everything depends upon how you look at it. We make judgments on others depending upon what we think of them."Sudha Murthy urges individuals to be resilient in their work with a deep sense of understanding the complexities of life and inculcate problem-solving skills. She acknowledges that not every problem has a perfect solution, but being resilient and accepting that fact will offer peace of mind and avoid barriers to your goal.Building Relationships"Having good relationships, compassion, and peace of mind is much more important than achievements, awards, degrees, or money."Sudha Murthy often stresses on the importance of living a simple and noble life which is the secret to inculcating peace of mind. Especially in today's modern age, the professional world is a tough place to be in. such a scenario calls for individuals to inculcate positive relationships that make one resilient towards difficulties of life. Continuous Learning"Life is an exam where the syllabus is unknown and question papers are not set. Nor are there model answer papers."One should never stop learning new skills, acquire knowledge about things around you, and remain open to new experiences. Not everything is known as life is full of unexpected challenges and experiences.Balancing Roots and Wings"Confidence does not mean that everything will go your way. It simply gives us the ability to accept failures that we will inevitably meet on our path and move forward with hope"Having confidence is a great thing but it does not guarantee success in every endeavor. One should be grounded with value principles and self-awareness along with the confidence to take risks.
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