This dude was born in Tarn Taran in Punjab, went to the US through a Green Card Lottery, was teased in the public schools for being different, dropped out of high school and was already worth $340 million by the time he reached 25. An inspiring figure in the way he climbed upto the top from very humble beginnings and how he still remains grounded. Watch him narrate his life story in this video which will also help us strengthen our English speaking skills.
This is the link to the Wikipedia page on him.
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Let’s now look at some of the interesting words and phrases.
Relentlessly = Non stop
If you keep working relentlessly, you are bound to succeed.
He was relentlessly teased for being different
Stand out = Be outstanding
Sachin Tendulkar’s contribution to India stands out because of its sheer enormity
Mahatma Gandhi stands out amongst all the freedom fighters of India
American dream = The dream of going to America and making it big in life
More and more Indians too are beginning to live the Indian dream – very similar to the American Dream – that your own hardwork and enterprise can help you rise in life irrespective of where you were born.
Torturous = Extremely painful
Military academy was a torturous experience initially for young Sudesh. He was not at all used to the strict discipline of the academy. Slowly, though, he adapted.
Adapt = Adjust
We need to continuously adapt to changing circumstances otherwise we run the risk of being extinct.
Euphoria = Excitement
The euphoria after India’s world cup win had to be seen to be believed. People had gone crazy and were dancing on the roads, bursting crackers and generally greeting each other.
Uncharted = Unexplored
I have always been a professor. Business is uncharted territory for me.
Fit in = Be a part of the group
He has never hidden his dislike for corporate jobs and has never tried to fit in with the usual MBA crowds.
Light at the end of the tunnel = Hope at the end of difficulties
My dad kept telling me that there is light at the end of the tunnel. He gave us courage to not give up and continue.
Thick and thin = Good times and bad times
We are a close knit family who stick by each other through thick and thin
Whim = Arbitrary idea of someone
I want to live my life on my own terms not on the whims and fancies of my boss.
Live upto the stereotypes = Fulfill the traditional roles
She decided she would not live upto the stereotypes and went ahead to become the first IPS officer of the country
Wherewithal = Resources
His rich uncle gave him the wherewithal to build a business
Teeny weeny = Very small
He always focuses on the teeny weeny issues entirely missing things which really matter.
Whirr = Noise of a machine running, Can also be used to denote a period of intense activity when just passes too fast
From the adjoining room came the whirr of an old fan.
The last 10 years have been a whirr. I have achieved business success indeed but I think I have neglected my relations and my loved ones.
Strive for = Go after, try to achieve
We should strive for balance between our personal and professional lives.
Now, answer the following quiz:
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