Dhirubhai Ambani

From centuries, Gujarat has been known for entreprenershipness. Even the Britishers started the journey from Surat, Gujarat by founding East India Company in the 16th century. So is the Guajarati famous for business mindedness. Business is in their blood.

I would like to tell you something about a gujarati whom we know as Dhirubhi Ambani. Dhirubhai is a personality of personalities. He is one of the leading persons who contributed in shaping India. Most of us like him because of his down-to-earth nature. He is a visionary and confirmed one. He had the will and made it reality not only for himself but also for the Aam Aadmi.

From his childhood, he was a stubborn. He started selling ‘Bhajias’ and that was the beginning of his journey as the best entrepreneur of the world. By his determination, he transformed himself from an ordinary to an extraordinary. Dhirubhai believed:

Hope is the most powerful weapon. Self confidence is the greatest asset.

And this is the foundation of Reliance. Even the greatness of this business guru is the word he chosen ‘reliance’ means confidence. He fought and achieved the success.

One more reason why Dhirubhai is Dhirubhai is because within 30-40 years of time he became the competitor for the companies which were well-known for centuries. Here, I would like to quote few lines from A.G. Krishnamurthy’s book ‘Dhirubhai Ambani : Against All Odds’. Mr. Krishnamurthy says :

“Dhirubhai and Reliance’s successes have been so phenomenal that most people are unable to see beyond the glitter of their wealth. Dhirubhai’s success was by no means a walk in the part. He gave the phrase ‘hard-earned success an entirely new dimension altogether. I have never seen anyone who worked so hard, despite the toughest challenges being thrown his way --- challenges that would have compeletely wrecked a less ordinary mortal. He ran into obstacles and hurdles every step of the way, right from his teenage years. But he persevered, nevertheless".

Dhirubhai proved that degree from any best school is not required to be an entrepreneur. Because, they are born from within. He lighted a spark for the yuth and inspired hundreds of thousands that with your courage you can do what you want to do.

This is for the entrepreneurs, leaders that go and watch Manirathnam’s Guru. Manirathnam sir has done a great job producing a movie on Dhirubhai’s life. This will ignite your spirit and give acceleration to achieve the dreams.
At last, I would like to mention that the MBAs from IIMs have worked under the primary educated person. This is what makes him Dhirubhai.

"Don’t give up. Courage is my conviction". Dhirubhai Ambani

Wishing you a glittering success.