Give and Take-A Book by Adam Grant
Let me start with a question—but not just any question…
A question that decides your future.
A question that separates the ordinary from the extraordinary:
“What does success truly mean to YOU?”
Pause for a moment.
Feel it.
Is it money?
Is it respect?
Is it growth?
Is it security for your family… or the chance to make them proud?
My friends… in a country of 1.4 billion dreams, success cannot have a single definition.
But it definitely has a single foundation:
🔥 Success is NOT about how hard you work.
Success is about how SMART you work—with the right mindset, the right attitude, and the right actions.
And today, I am going to give you a Success Blueprint that India’s top performers use—CEOs, entrepreneurs, IAS officers, scientists, even sportspersons who make our tricolour fly high.
🚀 3 POWERFUL SECRETS FOR EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS
🔥 1️⃣ Be a Problem-Solver, Not a Problem-Teller
In India, we often hear lines like:
“Sir, mera kaam nahi hai…”
“Aap kisi aur ko bol dijiye…”
But let me tell you the truth that companies don’t say out loud:
👉 You are not paid for your presence.
You are paid for your problem-solving.
Every morning, ask yourself:
“Aaj main office ko kya value de kar jaa raha hoon?”
The day you shift from “task doer” → “value creator,”
that day your career graph goes UP and UP only.
💡 Real Example:
Sundar Pichai didn’t become Google’s CEO because he followed his job description.
He solved problems nobody else noticed.
That’s the mindset that creates leaders.
🤝 2️⃣ Build Relationships, Not Transactions
India is a land of emotions, relationships, and trust.
But at the workplace, we often forget this superpower.
Let me tell you a secret:
👉 People don’t work for companies.
They work for people they trust.
When your colleagues know you care,
When your team feels safe around you,
When your manager sees you as dependable—
🔥 Magic begins. Opportunities open. Doors unlock.
Quick Action:
Tomorrow morning, go to a team member and simply ask:
“How can I support you today?”
This one sentence can transform your career.
🧠 3️⃣ Master Your Mindset
This is the MOST powerful point.
Even a talented person becomes average with a negative mindset.
And even an average person becomes unstoppable with the right mindset.
Whenever life throws a challenge at you, remember:
👉 Life does not happen TO you. Life happens FOR you.
Your struggles are not punishments—they are training.
Shortcut to positivity:
Every morning, write down 3 things you are grateful for.
Do this for 21 days.
Watch your mindset transform like magic.
🇮🇳 Why YOU Are the Future of India
India is rising—and YOU are the heartbeat of this rising India.
Every extra hour you put in…
Every idea you share…
Every challenge you survive…
Every time you choose effort over excuses…
You are not just building your career.
👉 You are building the future of this nation.
The world respects Indian professionals because of their talent, resilience, and determination.
But now the world is not just watching…
The world is competing with you.
So you must level up—and I will now give you the framework to do exactly that.
🔥 The DRIVE Framework for Indian Working Professionals
A step-by-step action plan for explosive growth.
D — Define Your Goals
Don’t let life happen by accident.
Design it with intention.
Wrong: “I want a promotion.”
Right: “I want to become Senior Manager in 6 months.”
Wrong: “I want more money.”
Right: “I want a 30% salary increase within 12 months.”
Action:
Write your short-term (6-month) and long-term (3-year) goals tonight.
R — Build Strong Relationships
Your network is NOT your backup.
👉 Your network is your superpower.
Action:
- Help at least one colleague every week.
- Add 3 new LinkedIn connections every month.
I — Practice Smart Giving
Giving doesn’t weaken you.
Giving makes you unforgettable.
But be a smart giver.
Give where it creates maximum impact.
Action:
- Spend 10 minutes daily helping someone.
- Share knowledge, resources, or contacts freely.
V — Create Value Daily
Your job description is not your boundary—it is your beginning.
Action:
- Learn one new skill every week.
- Try one small innovation every day.
E — Energize Your Mindset
Your performance is the reflection of your mindset.
Action:
- 5-minute morning gratitude.
- Daily 1 motivational video or 1 book chapter.
📆 WEEKLY EXECUTION PLAN (Indian Working Professionals)
| Day | Task | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Review weekly goals | 15 min |
| Tuesday | Help one colleague | 20 min |
| Wednesday | Learn a new skill | 30 min |
| Thursday | Add a LinkedIn contact | 15 min |
| Friday | Weekly progress review | 30 min |
| Saturday | Watch/read something inspiring | 20 min |
| Sunday | Family time & self-care | Full day |
🚀 Final Mantra for Success
- Stop overthinking. Start acting.
- Win trust, earn respect.
- Celebrate small wins. They create big victories.
Say it loudly with me—
Say it like you mean it—
🌟 “I am unstoppable!”
🌟 “I am unbreakable!”
🌟 “I am the creator of my success!”
Thank you!
Let us rise together.
Let us grow together.
Let us build the India of our dreams.
Jai Hind!