Wednesday, 1 July 2020

Leadership Lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger






“Have a vision, trust yourself, break some rules, ignore the naysayers, don’t be afraid to fail.” ―Arnold Schwarzenegger 

Only a few people succeed in the world while the most fail in their lives because successful people know what they want to do and who they want to be. They have a clear vision, single-minded focus, and dedication.

You must have a clear vision and work hard to climb the ladder of success. Vision is the bridge between what you are today and what you will be in the future. It is to foresee and strive hard to build. It is to create the right moment in advance based on your passions and priorities and surprise the heavens. When you look at Arnold Schwarzenegger, he is highly successful because he set his vision clearly in the early stage of his life and worked hard 5 hours in the gym daily and became the youngest Mr. Universe in the world. He received 3 Mr. Universe titles, got into films and won a golden globe, and became the governor of California. He overcame several obstacles in his life and reminds the quote of Marcus Aurelius, “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” He is a living example and inspiration to the world that everything is possible when you have a clear vision and work hard sincerely to accomplish your goals. He reminds us that a disaster like COVID-19 can change what we are.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a multifaceted personality―bodybuilder, actor, entrepreneur, investor, governor, and an inspiring speaker. He is an immigrant from Austria. He eulogizes that America offered several opportunities for him. He asserts that America is a land of opportunities. He advises to keep only Plan A and avoid Plan B. Avoid safety net to unlock your hidden potential. He asserts that there is nothing like a self-made person because there is someone who laid the ladder for success. He emphasizes that nobody can do it alone and implores to have an attitude of gratitude. He is the right man in the right place at the right time. His vision, focus, hard work, and right connections helped him become what he is today.


You are the Master of Your Destiny

"You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct, and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.” ―Napoleon Hill

Arnold Schwarzenegger rose from humble origins and reinvented his career. He lived many lives in his lifetime which is the rarest gift for any achiever. Life is all about developing a vision and climbing toward the vision. He advises young people to have a clear vision about their life and career. He advises thinking about the people who helped you come to this level. Give something back to your community. Turn ‘me’ into ‘we.’

We will be remembered for how much we have given, not how much we have made. To conclude, give something back to the society that has given you wealth and made you successful.


“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That's what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they'll go through the pain no matter what happens.” ―Arnold Schwarzenegger


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Professor M.S. Rao
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Sunday, 28 June 2020

More Problems Mean More Opportunities




"God offers everything on a platter to the fools and throws challenges to the intelligent because fools cannot encounter challenges while intelligent can overcome them successfully." ―Professor M.S. Rao


People are often scared of problems and stay away from them. But the truth is that problems unlock their hidden potential and throw innumerable opportunities to grow in life. In this blog post, I will discuss exploring opportunities from problems.  

When we look at entrepreneurs and leaders they don’t complain about problems. They see problems as opportunities and think exponentially to create new products and services. They have a unique mindset toward problem-solving.  

Currently, COVID-19 is a problem. But it offered humans to think about climate change, communities, and global societies. It made humans become simple and humble with an emphasis on hope. Once the infectious disease was a problem. Thanks to Sir Alexander Fleming who invented penicillin and ended it. So, problems bring out the best.  

If you perceive problems as problems, they cause you stress and strain. In contrast, if you perceive problems as prospects, they offer you energy and enthusiasm to achieve success. I brooded a lot whenever I had problems in my childhood. After I joined the Indian Air Force when I was 19 years old, I began to view them positively. I identified the root causes and overcame them effectively. After I became a professor in educational institutions, I began to write case studies, explained to students, and improved their problem-solving skills. Additionally, I shared the knowledge freely on my blogs. After I became an author, I began to inspire my readers with positive psychology. Thanks to the change in my perception and improvement in my attitude, personality, and behavior from diversified backgrounds. Currently, I view problems as prospects.

Don’t keep your problems as pending. Solve them by exploring different solutions. Apply each solution to reach your desired outcomes. If you don’t solve the problem, it leads to anxiety and you end up with regrets in your life.


Leave Your Mark

“Your ability to solve problems and make good decisions is the true measure of your skill as a leader.” —Brian Tracy

Drew Houston, the co-founder of Dropbox once remarked, “The happiest and most successful people I know don’t just love what they do, they’re obsessed with solving an important problem, something that matters to them. They remind me of a dog chasing a tennis ball: their eyes go a little crazy, the leash snaps and they go bounding off, plowing through whatever gets in the way.” Life is all about packaging and presenting in a positive way to inspire others. There are people who rose from the mud like the lotus. Let us look at the lotus, not the mud. Similarly, let us look at the opportunities, not problems.

Train your brain to view problems as prospects and work smart to achieve your success. Be ahead of times and technologies. Identify the problems that you can solve in the future and offer innovative solutions to stand out from others. Here are some areas where you can explore to leave your impact—cybersecurity, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence to name a few.  If you want to leave your mark, identify the challenges of the future, take one challenge you are passionate about, and invent innovative and simple solutions to solve it. 


“Every problem is a gift. Without them we wouldn’t grow” —Tony Robbins

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Friday, 26 June 2020

“The future of leadership and coaching depends on how the executive coaches will think, guide, and help leaders and senior executives resolve complicated challenges by providing innovative and simple solutions.” ―Professor M.S. Rao




“The future of leadership and coaching depends on how the executive coaches will think, guide, and help leaders and senior executives resolve complicated challenges by providing innovative and simple solutions.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
Vision 2030: One Million Global Leaders



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“Be clear about your goals and objectives. Anticipate what the other party expects. Bridge the gap between them to achieve a win-win outcome. Above all, create a graceful exit to the other party to end the negotiation process with a sweet note.” ―Professor M.S. Rao



“Be clear about your goals and objectives. Anticipate what the other party expects. Bridge the gap between them to achieve a win-win outcome. Above all, create a graceful exit to the other party to end the negotiation process with a sweet note.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
Vision 2030: One Million Global Leaders



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“Emphasize soft tactics in the first stage, hard tactics in the second stage, and again soft tactics in the third stage to achieve the desired outcomes during the negotiation process.” ―Professor M.S. Rao




“Emphasize soft tactics in the first stage, hard tactics in the second stage, and again soft tactics in the third stage to achieve the desired outcomes during the negotiation process.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
Vision 2030: One Million Global Leaders



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“Hard tactics involve threats while soft tactics involve compromises. Hard tactics involve criticism while soft tactics involve conciliation. Hard tactics involve rigidity while soft tactics involve flexibility. It is ideal to emphasize smart tactics by sandwiching hard tactics between two soft tactics and blending hard and soft tactics as per the situation to achieve a win-win outcome.” ―Professor M.S. Rao



“Hard tactics involve threats while soft tactics involve compromises. Hard tactics involve criticism while soft tactics involve conciliation. Hard tactics involve rigidity while soft tactics involve flexibility. It is ideal to emphasize smart tactics by sandwiching hard tactics between two soft tactics and blending hard and soft tactics as per the situation to achieve a win-win outcome.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
Vision 2030: One Million Global Leaders



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“Smart tactics is to sandwich hard tactics between two soft tactics and blend hard and soft tactics as per the situation to achieve a win-win outcome.” ―Professor M.S. Rao



“Smart tactics is to sandwich hard tactics between two soft tactics and blend hard and soft tactics as per the situation to achieve a win-win outcome.” ―Professor M.S. Rao
Vision 2030: One Million Global Leaders



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