I was a soldier, entrepreneur,
editor, educator, and I am an author, adventurer, explorer, philanthropist, and
spiritualist. I am driven, committed, persistent, and resilient. I am an
analyst, thinker, problem-solver, and visionary. I don’t celebrate my success. Here
are things you didn’t know about me.
Air
Force Veteran: I
served in the Indian Air Force. It is the most admired organization in my life.
Early
Riser: I get up every day at 4 A.M to author books.
Exercise
Regularly: I
hit the gym regularly and go for a walk daily. I am a fitness freak.
Voracious
Reader: I
read thousands of books in my lifetime. I read the newspaper regularly.
Prolific
Author: I have
authored 50 books so far including the bestselling ‘See the Light in You’ URL: https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132.
Dyslexic with ADHD: I was dyslexic with an attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Frequent Failures: I encountered several
struggles and rejections in my life. Harvard has rejected my application for a postdoctoral
course in 2016. I want to show to the world that hard work wins against
Harvard.
Inspiration:
Abraham Lincoln is my inspiration since my childhood. I enjoy reading about his
life and leadership. I often write about him in my books and manuscripts.
The
Secrecy with the Letter ‘S': Most of my book titles start with the letter ‘S’.
Self-taught: I am mostly self-taught. I
joined the Indian Air Force when I was 18 years old. I completed my graduation
after joining the Indian Air Force. I acquired several qualifications while
serving including DME, BSc, MA, PGDBM, PGDCLL, and MBA. I earned my Ph.D. in
Soft Skills in 2011. I followed the principle of ‘earning and learning.’
Google
is Guru:
Whenever I have any questions, I visit search engines to learn things. Hence,
Google is my guru.
Carry
a Notebook and Pen:
I often carry a notebook with me to capture the ideas that pop up in my mind. I
write down my observations about others. I believe in the slogan ‘a short
pencil is better than a long memory.’
Focus: I don’t multitask. I focus
clearly on one task, complete it, and then move on to another task.
Punctual: I am punctual. I cultivated
this habit after I joined the Indian Air Force.
Time
Management: I
value time more than money. I always carry a book or reading material with me
to read while traveling.
Blossomed
from the Dirt of a Toxic Family Background like a Lotus: I
was born into a toxic family and grew up in a toxic environment. My father was
an alcoholic and my mother is a naysayer and constant complainer.
Rose
from Humble Origins: I
lead a simple life. I still belong to a lower-middle-class family living in a 2BHK
rented apartment.
Frugal: I am frugal and live with
simplicity and humility.
Traveler: I enjoy traveling. I
traveled entire India when I served in the Indian Air Force in various
aircraft including the Mi-17 helicopter.
Travel
Secretly: I
travel to different places without prior information and without unveiling my
identity.
Incognito: I rarely unveil my identity
to others whenever I travel or go outside. I mingle with others in public
places like an ordinary person.
Exile: I have been living in exile
since 05 Feb 2007.
Home
Bird: I am
not a party animal. I enjoy authoring books and spending time with my wife.
Friendship
is Thicker than Blood:
I prefer friends to relatives. I am a victim of rogue relatives. I was cheated
on by my siblings and relatives but rescued by my friends. Hence, I value
friendship more than anything else in the world.
Believe
in Referent Power, not Positional Power: I make friends with people irrespective
of their ranks and positions. I don't make friends based on popularity or
positions because popularity is a passing cloud and positions are temporary. Precisely,
I respect people, not their positions.
Take
Feedback Regularly:
After the completion of each training program, I sit quietly for some time to
take feedback to deliver it better next time. I emphasize excellence.
Appreciate
and Inspire Others:
Whenever I meet people, I observe a few positive traits; appreciate and inspire
them to make a difference. I create positive vibes.
Gifting:
I have the practice of gifting memorable items to my friends, relatives, and close
associates.
Go
to Bed on Time:
Usually, I sleep at 10 P.M every day. I sleep less.
Passionate
about Students:
I enjoy investing my time in the company of students. I love guiding, coaching,
mentoring, and grooming students as healthy global citizens without charging
any money. I dedicated my books to some students and gifted them.
Share
Knowledge Freely:
I am a continuous learner and passionate about sharing my knowledge with
others. I share my knowledge freely with the world on my four blogs and
LinkedIn URL: https://in.linkedin.com/in/professormsrao.
I have the vision to share my knowledge freely with one billion people
globally.
HeForShe: I advocate gender equality globally.
Self-made
Man: I
encountered resistance from many people to reach the present position. Nobody
helped me reach my current position. Hence, I am a self-made man. The only
person who can claim for my climbing the ladder of success is God.
Vision
2030: I run
a nonprofit―vision
to build one million students as global leaders by 2030 URL: http://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/2014/12/professor-m-s-raos-vision-2030-one_31.html.
I have trained more than 40,000 students so far.
Philosophy: Health first, education
second, and wealth third.
The
only Regret in my Life:
I didn't have any Guru to guide me. I struggled a lot in my life due to a lack
of guidance. Hence, I take a keen interest in guiding, grooming, coaching, and
mentoring others so that they should not struggle like me due to lack of a
mentor, or a coach.
Thanks for reading!
I am surprised to know your simplicity and humility. You are down-to-earth without any false ego. You never exhibit your strength. You mingle with others like a common man. Nobody can make out that you are such a great global guru. I have never seen you blowing your trumpet. You are a living leadership legend. I am fortunate to have crossed path with you Sir. It is honor to be your follower.
ReplyDeleteThank you Vinay. I am very proud to have a loyal follower like you.
DeleteExcellent information unknown to many.
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational Article!
ReplyDeleteThank you. You are one of my students who follow me regularly. I am sure you will grow as a global leader.
DeleteMy blessings are with you!
Dear Professor M S Rao Sir,
ReplyDeleteThanks for debunking the myths about you. So far, I have thought that you were born with a silver spoon. Now it is obvious that you rose from humble origins. You fall in the category of great Indian leaders like S. Radhakrishnan and Abdul Kalam. We Indians are proud of you! Jai Hind!
Thanks for your kind compliment.
Deleteits a motivation to our generation! you are my role model. Feeling blessed to be your Student..
ReplyDeleteI am proud to have great students like you. In fact, students with great attitude like you inspire me the most.
DeleteA truly inspiring article
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteGood one....
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteIt's amazing to know about your simplicity.
ReplyDeleteI pray with God for a speedy recovery of your health Prof. MSR. You are an inspiration to many.
God bless you.
It's amazing to know about your simplicity Prof. MSR.
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration to many. I pray with God for your speedy recovery. God bless you.
Sir, it is happy news that you are recovering soon. You are the great person who always thinks about students and their life (Career) to make them as global Leaders.
ReplyDeleteI have watched your videos, which you stated about your health and well-being.
NOTE:
I request ETV2 Margadarsi should/must telecast a show about you. You are born as a godfather in this world. Thank You.
thanks.
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