Reflections @60: When Whispers Command

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Reflections @60: When Whispers Command

Being used to the long string of academic accomplishments that follows the name of achievers, I am in awe of the successful individual who skipped their academic beyond the basics. Knowing three of them, one in my family circles, another my school buddy and the third from my corporate working days, a few common traits standout distinctly. Are these traits what helped them achieve without the academic ladder that most others need?

Crest on their cuffs and collar, neat folds of premium branded clothing embellish their tall distinctive frame give them that distinctive successful demeanour from their early days. For those who have not seen them, the quite air of confidence in their clear distinct tone is audible even on phone, as is their ability to connect with people using humour. In their short academic stints, they were either toppers in their class or in the close chasing pack. Maybe it is these qualities that got them their first break in career, either in a new industry or a small start-up that provided them the platform required to display their talent and compound grow their career.   

My hats off to them, like Tendulkar and Kohli, they do not need to prove themselves at basic levels before stepping up to the ‘Test’ level to play their game with distinction.