The Joy Of Achievement

For six decades J.R.D. Tata headed India's largest industrial conglomerate with uncommon success. This was only one aspect of his life. He was also a man of great sensitivity who suffered at the loss of friends and was pained by the poverty he saw around him: a philanthropist who wanted India to be 'a happy country' and did all that he could to make it so: a man with a passion for literature, fast cars, skiing and, of course, flying. This book, by the author of the best-selling The Last Blue Mountain, records JRD's thoughts on a variety of subjects. In these pages he speaks of the House of Tatas and his style of management, about how he nearly joined the freedom struggle in the early 1940s, about the 'thrill of living a little dangerously', his love of music and wine, and the writers he likes to read. He speaks also, with striking candour and insight, about the failures of socialism, the future of India and his association with stalwarts like Jawaharlal Nehru. Jayaprakash Narayan, Vallabbhai Patel, Indira Gandhi and Henry Kissinger. Towards the end of the book, in the final year of his life, we see him come to terms with death, God and the afterlife. '...A spellbinding book.' motivation of one of the giants of Indian industry.' --Financial Times, London 'Few tributes have so movingly or so appositely refracted the spirit of a colossus who, though born to the proverbial bold and beautiful lifestyle, was to leave an indelible imprint on so many aspects of contemporary India.' --The Pioneer

An entertaining, intimate and deeply moving portrait of the legendary industrialist. For six decades J.R.D. Tata headed India's largest industrial conglomerate with uncommon success. This was only one aspect of his life. He was also a man of great sensitivity who suffered at the loss of friends and was pained by the poverty he saw around him: a philanthropist who wanted India to be -a happy country' and did all that he could to make it so: a man with a passion for literature, fast cars, skiing and, of course, flying. This book, by the author of the best-selling The Last Blue Mountain, records JRD's thoughts on a variety of subjects. In these pages he speaks of the House of Tatas and his style of management, about how he nearly joined the freedom struggle in the early 1940s, about the -thrill of living a little dangerously', his love of music and wine, and the writers he likes to read. He speaks also, with striking candour and insight, about the failures of socialism, the future of India and his association with stalwarts like Jawaharlal Nehru. Jayaprakash Narayan, Vallabbhai Patel, Indira Gandhi and Henry Kissinger. Towards the end of the book, in the final year of his life, we see him come to terms with death, God and the afterlife.

You can achieve the success you desire in business, in your career, and in education, and The Joy of Success can help. This step-by-step guide explains the meaning of success, considers what you must do to achieve it, and offers practical advice about what to avoid in the process. Most importantly, author Tochukwu O. Okafor includes a few true stories of transformation in life that support the notion that success is obtainable if you work hard and keep your eye on excellence. Because success can be contagious, you can benefit through mingling with successful people, tapping into their success as well as sharing your own. The Joy of Success provides the proper understanding of the whole concept of success, considering emotional stability, financial breakthrough, attainment of goals, happiness in marriage, job satisfaction, discovering of talents, prosperity, and so on. Excellence that cannot be achieved without success; therefore, your success is not complete until you reach the level of excellence desired. If youre ready to take charge your success, this guide offers you the motivation you need to achieve what you want.

Happiness is such a simple, unifying concept. We all want to be happy. We all want to die happy. But do we really know what happiness is? Do we really understand its complexity? Does 'pure joy' lie on the same continuum as a 'quiet satisfaction'? And does happiness in itself lead us to live a fulfilling life? This book helps us to discriminate clearly between two fundamental types of happiness. It helps us to know ourselves better, and to make active choices towards a more fulfilling life. The central theme here is that the simple concept of plain 'Happiness' is not enough. Instead, complete happiness is to be found by blending feelings of sensory pleasure with feelings of satisfaction through achievement. We learn to balance the excitable pleasure of the moment with the deeper satisfaction of achieving our established goals in life. If we can establish a healthy balance between Pleasure and Achievement for ourselves, then we learn to live a fulfilling life. And by applying the Pleasure/Achievement Principle to the lifestyle decisions that we make, we will learn to experience a far deeper sense of personal fulfillment in our lives.

In this volume, the author presents a provocative look at the impact of culture on global development.

This book was written with the intention to help motivate and instruct the business professional in achieving success in their career and to help them move up to different levels, step-by-step, until goals are realized. This is done by diligence, hard work, and caring. People in general are admonished to emerge out of adversity to prosperity and success. Victory is assured, though struggles and opposition- a fact of life, generally get in the way as we move forward. The grace of God, in a determined mind, does make the way to conquer difficulties. It is important to maintain success, when it courses. No one can maintain real success without God's blessing. A man should always feel blessed to remember God's grace which assists him in his affairs and makes his way to great achievements.

If you want to achieve personal growth and self-development in the important areas of your life – health, family, career or finance – along with making your life more fulfilling, then you are holding a great investment tool in your hand. It can help you do the following: • Convert your dreams into achievable goals • Be excited about every single day of your life • Raise your level of belief • Start and enjoy your journey towards a more fulfilling life • Realize your potential that you are not aware of and transform your life

The secrets of coaching excellence are already inside you Successful coaching has long been seen as a mental exercise—in order to do right by the teachers you serve, you put theory into practice, establish orderly processes, analyze data effectively, and implement externally mandated reforms. The truth, though, is that truly great coaches derive their success not just from what they do, but also from who they are. This groundbreaking book, based on research from an innovative mixed-methods study, provides a holistic approach to coaching that honors both mind and heart. As you explore the most important characteristics of the best instructional coaches—caring, authenticity, trustworthiness, flexibility, and more—you’ll develop and hone those same characteristics in yourself. Features include: · A framework and structure for developing the characteristics of effective instructional coaches · Comprehensive analysis of each characteristic · Examples and stories of effective coaching in action · Activities, exercises, and action points · Resources for encouragement and renewal School coaches have the power to make a real difference in the lives and futures of teachers and students. By balancing your outward competencies with the inspirational application of your own inward growth, you’ll bring new joy—and success—into your coaching relationships.