Who doesn't know Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani aka Dhirubhai Ambani, the famous businessman of India. From working at a petrol pump to setting up a company like Reliance Industries, many people have heard his story. But very few people know how much he struggled to get here.
Born in Chorwad, a small village in Gujarat, Dhirubhai Ambani was the third of five siblings. The financial condition of his family was not good. This was the reason why he had to drop out after matriculation (10th). After this he did his first job at a petrol pump. However, he always wanted to pursue a business rather than a job.
After working for a few days, he started the company 'Reliance Commercial Corporation' from a rented house in Mumbai. The company exported many items including spices and clothing. Later Dhirubhai Ambani founded Reliance Industries, which today is one of the top companies in the country.
So today we will talk about that life lesson of Dhirubhai Ambani, which makes the path to success easy.
Know these things from the life of Dhirubhai Ambani
Even though Dhirubhai Ambani is no more in this world, his success stories are still a source of inspiration for people. We learn from his life that no matter how bad the circumstances are, if you believe in yourself you will surely find success one day.
Let us now talk about the above points in detail.
Being from a good background is not necessary for success
Background is no barrier to success. Dhirubhai Ambani has proved this. Born in an ordinary family, Dhirubhai dropped out of school at the age of 16. Despite his limited education and poor financial condition, he laid the foundation of a company like Reliance Industries with his hard work and took it to great heights. We can learn from Dhirubhai Ambani that with hard work, dedication, determination and passion one can overcome any obstacle.
The journey to success starts from 'Zero' The biggest example of this is Dhirubhai Ambani. When he started his career he had nothing to lose but the whole world to gain
Dhirubhai Ambani started the business from a small room in Mumbai with just 500 rupees. After this he never looked back and continued to climb the ladder of success. His journey from zero to the top inspires millions.
Dream big to succeed Dhirubhai Ambani may have been born in an ordinary family, but he always dreamed and achieved big dreams. This can be understood from the example of his life.
During his job, Dhirubhai Ambani used to go to 5 star hotels and drink expensive tea despite getting low salary. When he was once asked about this, he said that big businessmen come there and they talk about business. He would go there only to listen to them, so that he could understand the intricacies of the business. From this thinking of Dhirubhai Ambani, it can be understood how far he thought to fulfill his dream.
Success requires hard work To achieve success, it is not enough to dream big, one has to work hard for it. Along with dreaming, Dhirubhai Ambani worked day and night to make it come true. If you want to be successful like them, first set your goal, then put all your efforts to achieve it.
Don't be afraid to take risks If you want to succeed, you have to learn to take risks. Success does not come without stepping out of the comfort zone. The real journey to success begins only then. Think where Dhirubhai Ambani would be today if he had not taken the risk of quitting his job and starting a business. Therefore, taking risks is necessary to be successful.
The road to success is not easy The road to success is never easy. There are many situations in life when a person starts to feel discouraged. There was a time when people used to make fun of even Dhirubhai Ambani. However, he focused on his goal without listening to anyone and today his name is enough. One must overcome every difficulty and move forward to achieve success.
Always focus on solutions It is natural to face challenges on the way to success. To combat this, your focus should always be on the solution rather than the problem. Dhirubhai Ambani also faced many challenges in the initial stages of his business. But he always focused on the solution and today the result is in front of everyone.
Stick to the goal Accomplishing any task requires determination towards your goal. Dhirubhai Ambani said 'If you work with determination and thoroughness, success will follow you.' So, whatever goal you set, be persistent until you achieve it.
Learn from failure There is hardly a successful person in the world who has not faced failure before. However, everyone learned from their failures and moved on. So, if you face failure before achieving your goal, don't give up, but learn from it and keep moving forward. Today or tomorrow you will definitely reach your destination.
Have faith in yourselfSuccess comes only to those who believe in themselves and keep moving in the direction of their dreams. Dhirubhai Ambani had full confidence in himself and with this confidence he built a company worth crores with just 500 rupees. So, believe in yourself and always stay positive to achieve your goal.
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