Ratan Tata, the iconic industrialist and former chairman of Tata Sons is a source of inspiration for all through his ever-green quotes. Below are some of his most daunting words, each has a serious life teachings in just a few words:
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I don’t believe in taking the right decisions. I take decisions and then make them right.”
Meaning: Action is more important than perfection. Be amazed, flip every decision to the right with effort.
2.
Ups and downs in life are very important to keep us going because a straight line even in an ECG means we are not alive.”
Meaning: Obstacles is sign life & growth. Embrace them.
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“If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to walk far, walk together.”
Meaning: Success is only long term when it comes from working together and collaboration.
4.
None can destroy iron, but its own rust can! Likewise, none can destroy a person, but its own mindset can!”
Meaning: Your worst enemy is too often your own self doubt. Learn to have a proper attitude to succeed.
5.
Take the stones people throw at you, and use them to build a monument.”
Meaning: Still criticism- Helping and obstacles in life towards success turning stone.
6.
Businesses need to go beyond the interest of their companies to the communities they serve.”
Meaning: Lo que es el verdadero exito se define por generar un positivo impacto en la sociedad.
7.
I have always been very confident and very upbeat about the future potential of India.”
Meaning: Confidence of your country and progress.
8.
Don’t be serious, enjoy life as it comes.”
Meaning: Life was made to be lived with abandon and joy.
9.
Power and wealth are not two of my main stakes.”
Meaning: Happy inside means purpose not money.
10.
If it stands the test of public scrutiny, do it… If it doesn’t stand the test of public scrutiny then don’t do it.”
Meaning: Honesty and transparency should drive each and every decision.
11.
I have been constantly telling people to encourage people, to question the unquestioned, and not to be ashamed to bring up new ideas.”
Meaning: Innovations starts with challenging the existent and acquiring fresh choices.
12.
The strong live and the weak die. There is some bloodshed, and out of it emerges a much leaner industry, which tends to survive.”
Meaning: Surviving in bad times means being flexible and resilient.
13.
Apart from values and ethics which I have tried to live by, the legacy I would like to leave behind is a very simple one – that I have always stood up for what I consider to be the right thing.”
Meaning: Stand firm in your principles, no matter the cost.
14.
I would say that one of the things I wish I could do differently would be to be more outgoing.”
Meaning: Legends regret, but they learn from them.
15.
Young entrepreneurs will make a difference in the Indian ecosystem.”
Meaning: The future belongs to those who dare to dream and innovate.
16.
One hundred years from now, I expect the Tatas to be much bigger than it is now. More importantly, I hope the Group comes to be regarded as being the best in India.”
Meaning: Strive for extraordinary and leave behind a past which outlasts time.
17.
People still believe what they read is necessarily the truth.”
Meaning: Doubt information and look beyond the surface to the truth.
18.
I followed someone who had very large shoes. He had very large shoes. Mr. J. R. D. Tata.”
Meaning: Humility and respect for those who came before you are essential.
19.
If you want to grow, you have to take risks.”
Meaning: Growth requires courage and leaving the comfort zone.
20.
I’ve often felt that the Indian Tiger has not been unleashed.”
Meaning: India has a great potential and much more to find.
21.
I admire people who are very successful. But if that success has been achieved through too much ruthlessness, then I may admire that person, but I can’t respect him.”
Meaning: Success without principle hallows nothing.
22.
There are many things that, if I have to relive, maybe I will do it another way. But I would not like to look back and think what I have not been able to.”
Meaning: Mind on progress not regrets.
Ratan Tata Quote treasure box of wisdom, Leadership wisdom, Life lessons. Each declaration is a declaration to live by intention, honesty and an unshakeable conviction in the power of doable.
