RESPOND INSTEAD OF REACTING - AZEM PREMJI (INTER SECOND YEAR)

RESPOND INSTEAD OF REACTING

- AZEM PREMJI

INTRODUCTION :

RESPOND INSTEAD OF REACTING is a thought of provoking essay by Azem Premji chaimpan of Wipro technology.  This is an extract form his speech given as part of the shaping young program.

EXPLANATION:

The writer emphasizes to build their strength rather than worry about their weakness. once the innate abilities are identified and natured one can work on one's weakness and overcome them.

The second lesson that the writer shares that hard-work and self-work alone can give one’s more satisfaction than gifted. The third piece of advice that the writer gives  is that we should not get dishearted by failures.

The next lesson, Premji stress the importance of humility and gratitude. He tells that we should be greatful for all the blessings we have received in life.

In the fifth lesson, premji teaches us that we must strive for excellence. Excellence cannot be imposed from outside. The need for it should be from within. It must become an obsession.

In the sixth lesson, Premji’s signifie the perseverance as the quality that should be developed. In the seventh lesson, Premji urge that the writer remarks the Gandhiji words that we must open the windows of our mind but we must not be swept off your feet by the breeze. It is important to have set of core values such as humility, integrity and compassion.

Finally the writer describes the importance of self-confidence. We should not loose faith in ourselves even if other redicule us.