Introduction :
Dr Manmohan Singh is perhaps one of the greatest intellects the country has been blessed with. Known through popular lore as one of the most qualified International Statesman, Manmohan Singh is a man par- excellence. Honour Student since childhood he is also famous for revolutionizing the Indian Economy. The Father of Modern Indian Economic movement, he opened the World to India and thrust India firmly into the top economies of the world. Today India is heading towards becoming an economic superpower thanks to this mild but super intellectual Economist. Truly Singh is King.
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The Power of Education:
When asked about his success Dr Singh has often said “I am what I am because of my education”. Dr Singh was born into a family of modest means but also a family that valued Education more than anything else. Dr Singh walked miles to school and would read under the dim light of a Kerosene lamp. It was this pursuit of education and knowledge that he maintains even today that has made him perhaps the most qualified Statesman of the world. With dozens of Honorary Degrees and an Education at some of the best schools of the world, Dr Singh has always valued the Power of Education.
Being Meticulous:
Manmohan Singh is known for his great attention to detail and his meticulous pursuit of objectives. He follows the minute details of any job and works extremely hard. It has helped in Academics where he has always been a top class student winning many a scholarship and honours. He has also carried this quality to every position he has taken up in his professional career. In every post from teacher to Reserve Bank Governor to Finance Minister even to Prime Minister, it is this meticulous attention to detail that’s helped Manmohan Singh succeed.
Stand on your own feet:
Manmohan Singh is also known to be one of the few people who have become great on their own merit, through hard work and persistence and a constant pursuit of excellence. He has seldom seeked favours and never tries to exploit his position for personal gains. His daughter Prof Upinder Singh once spoke to Rediff and said “You really have to stand on your own feet; whatever you make of yourself should be yours. None of us took any privilege of his official capacity. The office car was not available to drop us to the bus stop; he was very strict about it. Personal and official matters were never merged. My father had his share of difficulties while growing up and none of his children ever developed the taste for a luxurious life. Both, my mother and father always emphasised being responsible for our own needs from childhood. Money, power and position, have never been important to any of us. We all learned to do things ourselves and not rely on help from others.”