Lata Mangeshkar Quotes

I work because I want to work. Work keeps me going.

I needed to focus on what is good for my career long-term and when you decide to do something - you stay true to yourself.

There has to be something in every role that interests you.

I accept a role only if it's something I really, really like.

There is no scarcity of opportunity to make a living at what you love; there's only scarcity of resolve to make it happen.

And the reason I came to IBM was I think - I always say at a really early age, I learned you've got to be passionate about what you do. No matter what it is, you put too much, your heart and soul in it, you have to be passionate about it. You make too many sacrifices.

As a teenager, rather than setting myself on a course to pursue fame (quite common growing up in L.A., the entertainment capital of the world), happiness, fulfillment, and spiritual enlightenment (also quite common), I skipped right on to trying to be successful. 'Let's just get on with it,' I felt. 'Onward' became my motto.

I wanted to be an academic when I was 19 or 20. But, I've gone off that idea. The lifestyle is kind of lonely and isolated. I don't think that would suit me.

I want to be challenged, I want to work, and I want to feel that I am not being held back, that there is something in front of me, something more inspiring than... just eating breakfast, you know?

For a rich and reasonably successful guy, it is impossible not to enjoy your job; otherwise, why would you spend so much time and effort doing it? I am a great fan of Norilsk, and I like this kind of challenge.

Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.

I've always been able to decide what was more important at different points in my life, but I never gave up personal things to work, never.

My family are my priority but I've always had a strong work ethic and I like to be busy.

I like to work. I believe that work helps us find our self worth.

I suppose that I am ambitious.

No matter what your career aspirations are, you should begin by thinking carefully about why you are engaging in any activity and what you can expect to get out of it.

I did an internship with Mike (Shanahan) and the Redskins last summer and I knew after a week and a half that it wasn't for me. I think I knew that going in, but I wanted to make sure.

I'm a forthright person and I am ambitious and I do hope that I get to do more, interesting work but not at the expense of me not being who I am.

There's not anyone in particular I'd like to work with. I just want to continue doing work that I have a passion for.

I don't feel under pressure to work because I love what I do and I wanted to do the projects that came my way.

I like working, and I like the freedom where all that matters is my work.

That time when you're waiting for a job can be the most impactful and important time because you develop your preferences as a person. Knowing what you like will make you more confident. And then you'll stand out.

I'll work as long as I can. I'm happy with my life.

My dad gave me this advice: 'Make what you want to do for the rest of your life the first thing you do in the day and then worry about hanging out with friends.'

Earlier, I used to take up any role that came my way. But now I feel that I should take time and consider the role before taking it up.