Mukesh Ambani’s two self advises to students at PDPU convocation

Gandhinagar

Addressing the students at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University(PDPU) today evening in fourth convention, RIL Chairman and one of the founders of PDPU Shri Mukesh Ambani said he wished he would 30 years younger to take advantage of today’s opportunities that are before the students today.

He said, “you are graduating at the most appropriate time for shaping a new India. A new India which can juggle its agrarian roots with its new found leadership in the knowledge and the digital economy. India is a perfect balance of the new and the old – the traditional and the unconventional and it is the perfect breeding ground for your fertile ideas. The opportunities that you have before you are historic. I wish I was 30 years younger to really take advantage of opportunities available today.”

Shri Ambani also delivered some advises to the students:

He said, “If I could give you some self advise in your own language, let me try: keep your headphones on. Fill your ears and minds with melodies of optimism. Tune out the critics and the cynics. People who say ‘ye nahi ho sakta hai’ and treat them as noise cancellation. Dance to your own music and take some risks in life. Because it is often the risk taker who changes the course of history, who innovates, who creates something the world desperately needs and contributes to the well being of millions of lives.”

“Secondly, I will also tell you that apart from your headphones, put on your running shoes, but remember that personal and professional success is not a sprint but a marathon. We are lucky to be living in a dynamic world where anything is possible, but it is important to remember there are no overnight successes, you will need to be dedicated single minded and there is no substitute to hard work. And also remember that this marathon of life is not a rate race. It is important to achieve our goals but not at any cost. Be compassionate as you go along and stop to help those who stumble. Be remembered not only for doing good but also for being good yourself.”

Shri Ambani said, “each one of you is India’s ambassador to the world as a global citizen. We are all counting on you to make a difference. Go on my young friends, conquer the world and make your family proud, PDPU proud and India proud.”

– DeshGujarat