Ten commandments for career and life

Over my life-time so far, I have developed the following ten commandments to be followed without any compromise, irrespective of the circumstances and consequences :

01. Purpose, Passion and Principles. Purpose can be dynamic, may change with passage of time but Passion and Principles should remain undiluted.

02. Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.

03. Believe in oneself, irrespective of what people may say : Best motivation is self-motivation and best confidence is self-confidence.

04. Either do not get into something and if you get into it then ensure to take it to the logical conclusion. Do not give yourself any other choice on this.

05. Learn to earn blessings - Let it be your only bottom-line. Other bottom lines - Money, Status, Power, etc. will follow to the extent of your need and NOT greed, which is limitless.

06. Have a mentor/champion/sounding board, who has the capability and competence to perform this role but has no self/vested-interest.

07. Develop the network of supporting relationships, as the only asset. This will come handy whenever all other assets are exhausted.

08. Remain humble and down to earth, irrespective of the height of success you may achieve.

09. Develop the strength of character, strength of confidence, strength of courage, strength of conviction, strength of commitment and strength of cooperation. Let these define your personal brand equity.

10. Do not hesitate to say NO and take tough decisions, when required. Let no one take you for granted.

These help to have the clarity in career and life, decide the path forward and define one's own success with satisfaction.