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The ability to take risks, the courage to admit our mistakes & the gumption to think big (Pg 304). Simple mantra-four I's: Initiative, Intelligence, Industry & Integrity (Pg 305). We should do what we like the best of all (Pg 309). One needs to cultivate the ability to learn from experiences, critics, competitors & failures (Pg 324: words edited).

Think of the intangibles we value first and let them determine the tangibles. (Pg.297)

"Tough times never last, tough people do". When we go through tough times, then every minute and every hour can seem like forever (pg. 243 - words edited).

There is no formula to be successful, people who are successful has gone through failures in the process. It depends upon how hard we kick out those failures and learn from it and take them up as a challenge and win them (Pg. 241- Quotes edited).

If we can't find a talent, then we have to create it by our-self (Pg.214 - quote edited). Analytics helps us to make better decisions (Pg.221- words edited).

In life, timing is the single most important thing (Pg.172). Entrepreneur & businessman aren't same. If we wanna be entrepreneur - it's better to get solid experience on how companies work, how people are managed & what finance is all about. If we wanna be businessman & to start a business - all we need is to select a partner very carefully. (Pg.173 - words edited)

There is always a short term plan but there are always long term aspirations. The problem is we human beings over-estimate the short term and grossly under-estimate the long term. (Pg.152&153 - Quotes edited)

When i am down and i am pushed against the wall, my best comes out and i don't give up. (Pg: 105 quoted by Indira Gandhi)