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INDEX

1 Anxiety keeps you on your toes

2 Success changes you

3 Failures make you wiser

4 Positive attitude is a winning equation

!e the change that you wish to see in the world

" #od wants you to $e a winner% not a whiner

& 'i(e is a )hallenge meet it

* )ommunication skills are prerequisite (or a +o$o((er

, Art o( #estures

1- .hat is Sel(/)on(idence


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10 Anxiety keeps you on your toes

Many people fear anxiety because they feel that if they are stressed, it will deteriorate theirhealth. However, it is not true that anxiety harms an individuals health; it depends on the

level of anxiety.

Facing sufficient anxiety is normal and is important to keep you on your toes. However, toomuch anxiety or too little anxiety can harm your body. f you face too much anxiety in life,chances are that you will get stressed, which will lead to anxiety disorder and depression. !oomuch anxiety will prevent you from thinking clearly and it will have a negative impact on yourmental and physical health.

"n the other hand, too little or no anxiety in life will make you dull. #ithout challenges andexcitement in life, there is really nothing to look forward to. !his deteriorates the keenness ofthe mind.

#hen does a person become anxious$ t is usually during examinations and interviews.%uring examinations, your capability and skills are tested. !here is fear that you may notperform to the best of your abilities. !his fear is translated into anxiety. t is because of thisanxiety that you will prepare well for an examination.

&ou will be alert during lessons because you want to excel in your examinations. 'imilarly,when you are unsure of the outcome of an interview, you become anxious. &ou will burn themidnight oil and prepare yourself for the challenges in an interview room. f examinationsand interviews were easy, you will not feel anxious and then, there will be nothing to worktowards.

!here are some people who have social anxiety problems. !hey are not outspoken and theyfear that they may embarrass themselves in large social gatherings or at public places. #hensomeone has social anxiety, he will focus on building his confidence level so that he does notembarrass himself in the public. 'imilarly, there are many dimensions of anxiety and anxietyis present in all walks of life.

'o, if you feel anxious before a big event, an interview or an examination, remember that it isa part and parcel of life. (nxiety keeps you on your toes and ensures that you are betterprepared to face the challenges in society. #ithout anxiety or with too much anxiety, lifebecomes unbearable.

20 Success changes you

)veryone works hard to reap the sweet fruits of success. (nd when they ultimately reali*etheir goals and dreams, and become successful, they get engulfed in fame and fortune. +utdoes this change a person$


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!he answer is both yes and no. !here are two facets of our life - professional and personal.#hen we become successful in life, professionally, we become a different person.

rofessional success causes us to think and act differently. #e gain management positionswith every step of success. !his causes us to take on leadership positions, collaborate withsubordinates, superiors and colleagues more effectively, and leverage our efforts like neverbefore.

n the professional sphere, success will definitely change you because you will get moreresponsibilities and you will have to prove to the management that you are capable of takingon more challenging roles. #hen you become successful, you will become confident and youwill set goals that were previously unthought/of. #ith every step of success, we want to climbhigher to even greater heights.

n the personal sphere, people tend to have fears around success and its negative impact onour lives. !here is fear that success may cause them to lose the lifestyle to which they mightbecome accustomed. !here is fear that one may become materialistic and superficial oncesuccess gets a persons head. "n the other hand, some people become more modest and caringwhen they become successful.

'o far, we have discussed scenarios in which success changes the life of an individual and thepeople next to him. !here are situations in which success does not have an impact on onespersonal life. !here are many people who maintain a balance between professional life andpersonal life.

!hey do not allow success in the professional sphere to affect them when interacting withfamily members. !hese are the people who can distinguish professional success from personalsuccess. !hey do understand that the success reaped at work has nothing to do with their

inbuilt personality.

'o, it is really the personality of a person that determines if success will change him or not.'ome people become obsessed with success that they are unable to separate professionalsuccess from personal life. !hese are the people who end up becoming over confident andarrogant. 'o, to ensure that success does not impact your life in a negative manner, it isimportant to keep professional and personal spheres of life separate.

30Failures make you wiser

eople become wiser and stronger after learning from their mistakes. (lthough people hate tolose and fail because it is indicative of their incapability, failure is a blessing in disguise. #hyis failure more powerful than success$

#hen you are successful, there is nothing to learn from. 'uccess shows that you have certaincapabilities and strengths. "n the other hand, failure shows your weaknesses and incapability.'o, to succeed in life, you need to work on your weaknesses and learn from your mistakes.


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"scar #ilde once said, 0)xperience is the name we give to our mistakes1. #e become more

experienced when we make mistakes. f we dont make any mistakes, what is there to learn$

How can we improve upon our weaknesses$ "nce you commit a mistake, you will not repeatthat error again. !his shows that you have become wiser. (lthough people get embarrassedafter making a mistake, wise men feel it is nothing to be ashamed of. 2o one will think less ofyou if you commit an error. f you learn from your mistake and move forward in life, you willbe a determined person.

(lbert )instein also said, 0( person who has never made a mistake has never tried anythingnew1. t is completely normal to make an error when you are trying something new.

'ince it is something that you have never attempted in your life, it is natural to make a minormistake. !he most important thing is to understand where you went wrong so that you do notrepeat your mistakes. ( wise man is someone who learns from his mistakes so that he expandshis hori*on to try new things in life.

&ou are a failure if you dont learn anything from your mistakes. Mistakes are like bridges thatallow the inexperienced to become wise. !ry something new today and learn from yourmistakes.

!hrough learning comes great experience. "nce you have ample experience, people will lookup to as you as someone who is wise enough to provide guidance.

3eonard 4ubino once said, 0'how me a person who hasnt made any mistake and will showyou a person who hasnt done anything1.

40Positive attitude is a winning equation

#inston 5hurchill, former prime minister of the 6nited 7ingdom, once said, 0(ttitude is alittle thing that makes a huge difference1. Many people undermine the importance of attitudein any task and believe that success is the result of hard work alone. !his is not true.

n fact, the determination to go forward in life in spite of the challenges and obstacles alongthe way is a key determinant of success. Many people, in the face of hardship, becomepessimistic in life and give up on their goals. !his ultimately results in failure.

3i**ie 8elas9ue*, who has been labeled the worlds ugliest woman, recently made headlineswith her motivational speech. %espite her illness and being ridiculed by millions around theworld, she stood on her feet and faced the challenges in life. #hen she was born, the doctorstold her parents that she would never be able to walk, talk or have a normal life. 'ome peoplein the world even told her to put a gun to her head and kill herself.


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%espite the discrimination from millions of people and the doctors lack of faith, she struggledto be a normal human being. (nd today, at the age of :, she has accomplished a number ofthings that many normal human beings have not been able to do in their lifetime / today, sheis an author and a motivational speaker. 3i**ie 8elas9ue* has proven the doctors wrong and

has shown the world that positive attitude can change ones destiny.

n the business world, +ill


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time. #e are the ones weve been waiting for. #e are the change that we seek1.

Fear and procrastination will get us nowhere - if we are committed to making a difference tothe world, we ought to be courageous and proactive. !his is the mantra for success.

"0 #od wants you to $e a winner% not a whiner

>oel "steen, an (merican preacher, author, televangelist and the 'enior astor of the3akewood 5hurch, is known for his saying, 0


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&0'i(e is a challenge meet it

#e all know that life is not a bed of roses - to gain success in life, we have to overcomeobstacles and challenges that life throws upon us. 3ife itself is a challenge and to overcome

difficulties, we have to be determined and focused on our goals. (long the way, we may makemistakes but the important thing in life is to learn from ones mistakes and not repeat them.

4onald ) "sborn, a teacher, a writer, and the first moderator of the 5hristian 5hurch, oncesaid,0ndertake something that is di((icult it will do you good0 nless you try todo something $eyond what you have already mastered% you will never grow . 'o,instead of shying away from challenges or difficulties in life, we ought to face them and learnthe lessons that life intends to teach us.

n ndia, corruption is widespread and rampant. t is difficult to eradicate corruption in ndiabut it is not impossible. n :?@@, brave and determined individuals, including (nna Ha*areand (rvind 7e=riwal, came up with the %raft >an 3okpal +ill, urging the government to set up

an independent body in ndia to investigate cases of corruption. )ven though their efforts didnot bear fruit immediately, they did not give up. !hey fought for the clearance of the bill andfinally in February :?@, the %elhi 5abinet cleared the %elhi 3okpal +ill :?@, today, ndia isone step closer to becoming a nation that is free of corruption.

5hallenges are present in every field and society and we cannot run away from them. #e haveto face these challenges and learn invaluable lessons that life has to offer.

"nly then will we be able to succeed in life. nstead of viewing challenges as obstacles in life,we ought to view them as opportunities to become stronger and more confident in life.

*0)ommunication skills are prerequisite (or a +o$ o((er

5ommunication skills are important not only for a =ob offer but for success in life. Manypeople have the misconception that communication is all about sharing your views and theability to strike a conversation.

!his is not true. 5ommunication is a two/way street where you not only convey your thoughtsand ideas to another individual but you also understand the views of others. !his is extremelyimportant in a workplace where the success of an organisation is dependent on the interaction

among the employees and their ability to work together on various tasks. !his is the reasonwhy employers stress the importance of communication skills and ensure that candidateswhom they are employing have strong communication skills.

( person with strong communication skills is able to delegate work to his subordinates andensure that pro=ects are running smoothly. n addition, trust and rapport increase withcommunication and this enhances the productivity of an organisation.


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4ollo May, an (merican existential psychologist, once said, 05ommunication leads tocommunity, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing1. !his is completely true.Microsoft, nfosys, 'amsung, and (pple have managed to make it to the list of successfulcompanies because of their leaders, who are effective communicators.

!hese leaders communicate the vision and mission of the organisation to their employees and

ensure that the tasks are in line with the goals of the organisation. )ffective communicatorsalso ensure that the voices of the employees are heard. !o be an effective communicator, youshould be a good listener and understand the re9uirements of the clients and the problems ofthe employees.

'tudents who graduate with an M+( degree will eventually move into leadership positions,where communication skills are extremely important. !his is the reason why communicationskills are prere9uisite for a =ob offer. However, it would be incorrect to say thatcommunication skills are the only prere9uisite for a =ob offer.

!o secure a =ob, you need to have an M+( degree from a reputed college or university, beacademically bright, possess leadership skills and of course, good communication skills. (ndit is the candidate who is an all/rounder who will eventually secure a =ob.

5ommunication skills are definitely important in securing a =ob because they demonstrateyour ability to understand the needs of the people around you and convey your thoughtseffectively. n addition, communication skills help one to strengthen relationships in theworkplace, which are important for corporate success.

However, to secure a =ob, you need to convince the interviewer that you have the necessaryskills and 9ualifications, apart from communication skills, that will be an asset to theorganisation.

,0 Art o( #estures


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#hile talking to someone, always notice the way the person you are talking to keep his hands.f a person keeps his arms open, it only means that he is interested in what you are saying.However, if he is sitting with closed arms around his chest, it means he is not listening muchto what he is saying. #hile you speak, if a person in sitting inclined towards you, it means heis 9uite interested in what you are saying. 4ead such signs to know if you should carry yourtalk with the person concerned or not.

( lot of people stare you right in your eyes while talking. ( lot of people find this habit ofothers pretty intimidating. However, it has been proved that people who look into your eyes

while talking are people who have a very clear heart and a very high level of confidence. !hus,do not be intimidated by people who stare you in the eye for their conscience is clear.

!he way a person chooses to stand also speaks a lot about him. f a person stands straight, itmeans he is an active man with a good amount of self confidence. f a person stands withdropping shoulder, it means he is tired and there is not much enthusiasm in his life. (lso, if aman keeps his hand on his hips while standing, it means that he is a little restless and is on alookout for something to do.

'imilarly, the way a person sits also speaks 9uite a lot about him. f a person sits with his legswide apart, it means that he is relaxed and does not have much on his mind. (ll in all, it showsa comfortable state with not much to worry. "n the other hand, if a person sits with his legscrossed apart, it means he is not very comfortable with the situation that he is in. t also showsa slight lack of interest.

!here are other things that people do which shows how comfortable or uncomfortable theyare. eople bit their nails when they are scared or anxious about something in particular. fyou are talking to someone and they keep on tapping something with their fingers, it meansthat though they are listening to you, they are actually trying to find a way to get out and do

something else. (t other times, some people keep on slapping their own chin slowly. #hendoes a person do that$ eople do this when they are trying to make a decision.

How can you know that a woman is interested in you$ f she likes you, she will give out verysubtle signals. For instance, if a woman likes you, she will play with her hair or expose herneck more often than she usually does. 'he will also laugh often on your =okes. 'imilarly, if aman likes you, he will pay much attention to everything that you have to say.

&ou can also =udge a person when you shake hands with him or her. f you get a firm palm toshake, it means the person has a lot of confidence in himself. ( shaking hand shows lack ofconfidence. 'ome people like to shake hands with both their hands i.e. they will take your

hand with one hand and cover it with the other. 'uch kind of handshake is not muchappreciated as it is known to be hypocritical and shows insincere and unconcern attitude.3astly, if a person has sweaty palms, know that he is nervous about whatever he is going to do.


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1-0.hat is Sel(/)on(idence

#hat is 'elf/5onfidence / !wo main things contribute to self/confidence and they are self/

efficacy and self/esteem.

'elf/confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, yet so many peoplestruggle to find it. 'adly, this can be a vicious circleA eople who lack self/confidence can findit difficult to become successful.

'elf/confident people inspire confidence in othersA their audience, their peers, their bosses,their customers, and their friends. (nd gaining the confidence of others is one of the key waysin which a self/confident person finds success.

'elf/confidence really can be learned and built on. (nd, whether youre working on your ownself/confidence or building the confidence of people around you, its well/worth the effortB

(ttributes of self confident person A

+elieve in yourself and do what you think is right.%ont get swayed by criticism.Have courage and willingness to take risks and go the extra mile to achieve better goals.(ccept and (dmit mistakes and learning from them.#aiting for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments.(ccepting compliments graciously.


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