Learning from The Grandmaster

Viswanathan Anand is a gem. He has proved himself and been on Top during his Peak phase. Now he is 48 and still fighting it out. Here is a small interview that I came across today - so much to learn. Here is are some key takeaways:

• He has done all, been on top and have been #1. After falling from last few years, he still finds passion and motivation to learn new things and fight it out. 
  
• Always remain focus during the tournaments. As per his statement - he was chit-chatting between the two matches and that screws his focus. Now in free time between the matches - he prepares for the next matches. Thus this reminds me of Seven Habit Book's "Sharpen the Saw" law.
• Taking inspiration from the likes of Federer or Nadal. Interestingly legends also take inspirations then why we shy in admitting to admire others. 
• Change and updating to the new ways. Tried and Tested methods who have given victories in past doesn't mean that they are the best. One should always be open to learn new things and upgrade themselves. I think this abilities only make them legends.  

Here are some interesting tweets:

Congratulations to the man from the sixties, @vishy64theking, on his World Rapid title! I hope you dedicated this latest victory to everyone who has asked you when you were going to retire!

— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) December 28, 2017

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal,
Mo Farah, our own Mary Kom and @vishy64theking 2017 has closed the age debate. It is just a number. #VishyAnand

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) December 29, 2017

CONGRATS @vishy64theking on winning the World Rapid #Chess Championship.

Your tenacity, mental fortitude and never-give-up attitude is an inspiration to not just chess players, but all sportspersons.

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) December 29, 2017

Source:

• Article on Anand's recent Win and interview: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/chess/viswanathan-anand-draws-inspiration-from-ageless-roger-federer/articleshow/62332738.cms
• Some more tweets and info on the victory: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/viswanathan-anand-wins-world-rapid-chess-championship-5003271/

Standard 10 students gets 3Cr funding

I believe sustain is the key to every business. And in order to sustain, Funds are the main factor of every entrepreneur.
Besides funds, you need management skills, superior product/services, team, marketing and persistence.

Here is the latest story of young guys of age 16ish getting 3Cr funding.

The highlight of this funding which is inspiring is:
- They got out in first round of some startup meet but didn't gave up
- Pitching same thing over and over at multiple places require passion
- Differential product. They catched the trend of No Preservetive, and No Soda.
- Followed up till the end.. as it took almost 1 year for the entire process.

Hats off to the young lads as getting funded is not at all easy in startup world.

Details can be found at http://toi.in/TbJE9b/a19li

Here's to CRAZY ONES. Think Different

Here is to Steve Jobs who is been great inspiration for innovation.



Here’s to the crazy ones.
The misfits.
The rebels.
The troublemakers.
The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently.
They’re not fond of rules.
And they have no respect for the status quo.
You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them,
disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them.
Because they change things.
They invent.    They imagine.    They heal.
They explore.    They create.    They inspire.
They push the human race forward.
Maybe they have to be crazy.
How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art?
Or sit in silence and hear a song that’s never been written?
Or gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?
We make tools for these kinds of people.
While some see them as the crazy ones,
we see genius.
Because the people who are crazy enough to think
they can change the world, are the ones who do.

The Winning Way

My View:
Just finish reading the The Winning Way: Learning From Sport For Managers.
Its a good read for all the entrepreneur, and Manager. I am a sports person and thus it makes more sense and interesting read. Harsha Bhogle knows India and have vast experience with the MNC w.r.t Branding, Marketing and Training. Thus its worth a buy. I would recommend this book to all the Managers and Entrepreneur who likes sports (and not just cricket but sports in general).

Rating: 7/10

I bought this book from Indiaplaza.com @ Rs. 120 - including shipping ( list price = Rs.200).

About The Book :
The Winning Way deals with what sporting champions do and what constitutes a winning team. Two renowned IIMA alumni, one a sports commentator and writer and the other an advertising and communication consultant dig into examples from the world of sports to see how they can help promote managerial skills. The Winning Way gives a clear picture of winning teams, good leadership and why some teams continue to perform well while others decline with time.

Anita and Harsha Bhogle reiterate the importance of perseverance and the right attitude to attain success. If an individual combines ability with the right attitude, he is bound to excel and become the best he can be. The writing is contrary to the popular belief that ability is the major distinguishing factor for success. This principle is particularly important as the levels of competition increases. For the distinguished authors, this book marks the completion of 300 successful corporate workshops of The Winning Way that they run.

Lead India ' 09

Well Lead India was a great show from last year. It was one of those few shows that I used to watch. And here we go again. This year it have started a great website towards election. Check it out. Also check the Vignettes of Leadership and Ignite your mind from news room section. It also has nice political cartoons and wallpapers and section called Leadership vaccum. Check for your self and GET INVOLVED. 

Also since we are talking about elections and websites, there is also one very good website which is worth visiting - www.jaagore.com

Websites:

Lead India '09

Jaagore.com

Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat Video

If you havn't seen the new Garvi Gujarat Video then here is the full version.

Its a Tata Indicom initiative celebrating the undying spirit of Gujarat. A B R Ads (Part of B R TV) Production brilliantly directed by Deepu Anthikad, shot by Mahesh Limaye(DOP) this is a modest attempt at showcasing the aspects of this industrial and prosperous state. (bradsindia)

It has the old and new prominent singers from Gujarat.  And the video is of 4 min. and 10 sec.

Enjoy.

Aaj Maro Jai Jai Gujarat.....Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat......

You can download the video (11.4 MB, .MP4 format) at : http://www.usaupload.net/d/h34p07rbnm0

Stay Hungry Stay Foolish

Well, I just got done with Stay Hungry Stay Foolish. And it's a must read for all the entrepreneurs and who want to start their business. It has bunch of short stories (5-6 pages)  of successful entrepreneurs who are also graduates from IIM-Ahmedabad. It will give inspiration to all the big dreamers and is sure a big source of motivation. 

I myself is an entrepreneur and understand the word Motivation and Inspiration. Cause when the business is down and people are taunting you... this kinda books will help you to Think Big and Think Different.

Thus keep going and let me end this note with a great lines from Robert Frost...

Robert Frost (1874–1963). Mountain Interval. 1920.
 
1. The Road Not Taken
 
TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood, 
And sorry I could not travel both 
And be one traveler, long I stood 
And looked down one as far as I could 
To where it bent in the undergrowth; 5
 
Then took the other, as just as fair, 
And having perhaps the better claim, 
Because it was grassy and wanted wear; 
Though as for that the passing there 
Had worn them really about the same, 10
 
And both that morning equally lay 
In leaves no step had trodden black. 
Oh, I kept the first for another day! 
Yet knowing how way leads on to way, 
I doubted if I should ever come back. 15
 
I shall be telling this with a sigh 
Somewhere ages and ages hence: 
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— 
I took the one less traveled by, 
And that has made all the difference.

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You can find more info about the book at: http://www.stayhungrybook.com/

Price: Rs. 125