Turning every Adversity into an Advantage

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K. Seetha Lakshmi, Asst. Commissioner(CT) IT Achieving Success

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K. Seetha Lakshmi,

Asst. Commissioner(CT) IT

Achieving Success

Definitionad·ver·si·ty (Latin adversitas from ‘advertere’-

turn towards)

difficulties misfortune

Success- (Latin origin success from ‘succedere’ - come close after)

Accomplishment of an aim or purpose

Attainment of fame, wealth, or social status

Adversities - Natural PhenomenaOnly difference is in its IMPACT and QUANTUM.It is universal .Not only humans but every living creature will

have to face adversity in their lifetime.

Recent flooding in Australia

Do You Recognize This Person?

Adversities - ManmadeLack of support- financial and motivational.EGOGREEDDECEPTIONDeliberate ones like Satyam Fraud, Subprime

crisis, Insider trading etc.One person’s greed has bought adversity to

many.Not only individuals but families were

affected.

Types Of AdversityPersonal - From close family and friends or beyond

one’s control due to various reasons.

Professional - Lack of self confidence or peer pressures.

Societal - Many are affected and needs collective effort .

National - Scams, Local problems etc.

Global - Recession, Oil crisis, Wars, Revolutions like in Egypt , Libya, Tunisia etc.

How To Overcome Adversity Have the Right Perspective towards

adversity. Do not get dejected when faced with

adversity. Have a Positive attitude. Never give up. Have a strong belief that “This too will pass”.

Visualize adversity as a passing phase. Look for Alternatives.

GAS Formula1. Gather the reasons for the situation2 Analyze various alternatives3. Solve the issue

Determination + Goal Setting + Concentration

= SUCCESS

(Harvey Mackey in his book “ Swim with the sharks, without being eaten alive”)

Always Be PositiveEvery problem has a solution.Have an in-depth view of situation and its

pros & cons.Don’t leave the battle ground in the middle.Don’t listen to discouraging people.Don’t over estimate the adversity.Success achieved easily can be enjoyed for

that moment but when achieved through struggle will have a lasting impression.

Impossible things only take a little longer to achieve.

Get InspiredWatch Inspiring Movies

“ Pursuit of Happiness”. “Life is Beautiful” “Forest Gump”

Read Books/Stories that InspireStory of Sage BhageerathaWorks of Swami VivekanandaStephen Covey

Inspirational Clippings

Listen To Great Teachers Read biographies /autobiographies

Gandhiji Lincoln Martin Luther King

Spiritual leaders Adi Shankara VivekanandaDalai LamaSri Ravi Shankar

Success In Hard Times

Deaf person Inspirational and transformational speaker.First deaf pilot to earn an instrument ratingGraduated in Vedic science

Rags To Riches Story

J K Rowling-Harry Potter SeriesAdversity

Survived for some time on State welfare support.Broken family life, depression symptoms.Moved from place to place for employment.Mother’s expiry affected her writing.

SuccessFirst person to become a billionaire by writing

books.Translated into 65 languages.Films produced based on her novels.Many awards and British highest honors.

When Dreams Come True

• Dreamt of going to Cambridge. She made it happen.• Aspired to be a writer but had little money.• Eventually published dozen books.• Established Huffington Post, a News & Blogging site attracting 8 million unique hits a month.

Arianna Huffington

5 Indian Women In Top 100 Women Worldwide In 2011

Five Indians In List Of Top 100 WomenArundathi Roy: Booker Prize winner and Social

Activist

Vandana Shiva: Eco-feminist

Sampat Pal Devi: Leader of an all women vigilante force called Gulabi Gang.

Jayshree Satpute: Human rights advocate working to help poor women in India at risk of dying in childbirth.

Aparajita Gogoi: Co-ordinator of the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood in India

Quotable QuotesIn prosperity, our friends know us. In adversity , we

know our friends - John CollinsAdversity is a great education - Benjamin DisraeliSmooth seas do not make skillful sailors - African

Proverb

To become successful you need more than courage-Patience and Perseverance.

Thank You!