Advice from Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata is a legend, just like his uncle, JRD. Whatever he says is always so inspirational. He is no more in the public limelight but his speeches given earlier are still doing the rounds, getting shared and re-shared on social media platforms.

This one was given by him in Dec 2014, addressing students in Symbiosis in Pune. Here is the text of this short but very telling speech.

Don’t just have career or academic goals. Set goals to give you a balanced, successful life. Balanced means ensuring your health, relationships, mental peace are all in good order.

There is no point of getting a promotion on the day of your breakup. There is no fun in driving a car if your back hurts. Shopping is not enjoyable if your mind is full of tensions. Don't take life seriously. Life is not meant to be taken seriously, as we are really temporary here.

We are like a prepaid card with limited validity. If we are lucky, we may last another 50 years. And 50 years is just 2,500 weekends. Do we really need to get so worked up?

It's OK, Bunk few classes, score low in couple of papers, take leave from work, fall in love, fight a little with your spouse... It's ok... We are people, not programmed devices..! Don't be serious, enjoy Life as it comes.