Friday 13 September 2019

The Lessons I Learned in my Life from Failures―Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.






“The womb from which you emerge determines your fate to an enormous degree for most of the seven billion people in the world." —Warren Buffett


People often see my success as an acclaimed international keynote speaker,  award-winning author, and executive coach. They don’t know the challenges I have undergone since my childhood. I rose from humble origins. I have been struggling since my childhood due to lack of financial resources.

People must know that I failed in many times in my life journey. There were many instances where things came close to me and went away quickly. I was close to victory many times but I could not grab them. Saying unlucky may not be appropriate as people may not subscribe to this theory. Although pluck is essential, luck is also imperative to achieve success in life.


The Lessons I Learned from my Failures

“The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high and heroic temper.” —Aristotle

Here are some lessons I learned in my life from failures.
  • Don’t trust people blindly as many people have cheated me and taught me several lessons. Forgive and forget them.
  • Don’t be overconfident.
  • Don’t take things for granted. Be prepared for surprises and challenges.
  • Don’t overstretch. Work with the available resources. If you don’t have resources create them through your innovative ideas.
  • Avoid borrowing money in your business on a high rate of interest.
  • Take a calculated risk after weighing the pros and cons. Remember that not to take a risk is also a risk.
  • Don’t jump into the bandwagon. Don’t get into the rat race.
  • Think multiple perspectives before making your decisions. Use your head, not heart while making your decisions.  
  • Contribute your best. Emphasize excellence.
  • Don’t lose your hope. There is always a silver lining on the dark cloud and another day to fight and win.


Conclusion

“My scars remind me that I did indeed survive my deepest wounds. That in itself is an accomplishment. And they bring to mind something else, too. They remind me that the damage life has inflicted on me has, in many places, left me stronger and more resilient. What hurt me in the past has actually made me better equipped to face the present.” —Steve Goodier

When someone has failed in life, s/he explored and experimented a lot in life. Life is not a cakewalk. It is full of peaks and valleys. Enjoy the journey of your life with a clear focus on your destination. Have an attitude of gratitude. Life is great.


“Do not give up your dream because it is apparently not being realized, because you cannot see it coming true. Cling to your vision with all the tenacity you can muster. Keep it bright; do not let the bread-and-butter side of life cloud your ideal or dim it.” ―Orison Swett Marden

Reference
http://www.amazon.in/Short-Stories-Life-Leadership-Beautiful/dp/9384872512


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Life is great!

Professor M.S. Rao
Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India


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