The Main Takeaway
The main takeaway from reading the biography is his life experiences, what difficulties he went through, how he tackled every situation, and what the outcome of all those situations was.
Five Golden Principles
The book explains to its reader five golden principles:
- Integrity
- Professional competence
- Making quick decisions
- Staying healthy
- Being punctual
It also talks about workplace conduct and listening to your superiors as they have more experience.
DMRC's Success Story
According to an IIM Ahmedabad study, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) attributes its success to:
- Organisational values imbibed in the workforce
- Impeccable technical expertise
- Unflinching social commitment
- Keenness to learn from their mistakes
The Lesson
The DMRC was not built overnight likewise, one should not expect immediate results and should instead focus on the long term.
Stand up for yourself and adhere to your value system.
