Anand Mahindra birthday: Inspirational quotes by the Indian industrialist and philanthropist

Anand Mahindra was born on May 1, 1955, as Anand Gopal Mahindra in Mumbai. The Indian billionaire businessman, who is the Chairman of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, turns 68 today. He is known as an inspirational figure in the business circles and is a philanthropist. He is also prolific on social media in engaging the young.

On the occasion of his birthday on May 1, let’s take a look at some inspirational quotes from the gentleman.

"No Pain, No Gain. When I first started working out in a gym, the coach used to bark out this phrase to push me beyond my comfort zone. As an entrepreneur, I think you should be naturally suspicious of success that comes too easy & too early. There’s usually a pothole ahead. Be prepared for hard work & the inevitability of course corrections."



"As you taste more success, your appetite for risk will reduce. So the best time to take calculated chances is early in your career. The one who risks nothing achieves nothing."

“Sometimes the only kind of innovation comes when you have some solitude; when you step away.”

“I have always said that more than 'big bang' reforms, it is every day what is happening, changing on the ground.”

“Nobody understands how the world will change. The only way you can plan for the future is to have scenarios. You must have the courage to leap of faith in one of them.”

"Could have gone bungee jumping, trekking in Ladakh, river rafting, sky diving. But the best Sunday is spent simply chasing—and outracing waves…"



Anand Mahindra continues to motivate Indians with his tweets on innovation, business, and humanity, with a sense of humour.

FAQs

Q1:Who is Anand Mahindra?
Anand Mahindra is the Chairperson of the Mahindra and Mahindra group, a business conglomerate from India.

Q2:What is Anand Mahindra’s education?
Anand Mahindra holds an MBA degree from the Harvard Business School.