The Race of My Life: An Autobiography: A Poetic Journey

by Milkha Singh

I had learnt the hard way that the road to success would not be easy, and that I would encounter many obstacles and barriers along the way.

My perseverance and tenacity were relentless. Besides, I firmly believed that if a person works hard and sincerely, his efforts would be rewarded.

One of the maxims I have always followed was early to bed and early to rise, because rest and sleep help raise energy levels.

Destroy your entire existence if you want to reach the zenith, ’Cos a seed has to become one with the dust to sprout and blossom into a flower.