Jairam Ramesh Quotes

I got tired of asking people to do stuff and waiting on results, so I just took it into my own hands.

You can't always wait for the guys at the top. Every manager at every level in the organization has an opportunity, big or small, to do something. Every manager's got some sphere of autonomy. Don't pass the buck up the line.

Never let the other fellow set the agenda.

A leader does not deserve the name unless he is willing occasionally to stand alone.

The first rule in opera is the first rule in life: see to everything yourself.

I would say to someone, 'Make your own stuff sooner.' Also, it's OK to say no to something if it doesn't feel right.

If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence, and intelligence which is what has made our country strong.

Sometimes if you want to see a change for the better, you have to take things into your own hands.

If you want to do something, just do it. No one is going to do it for you.

Carefully avoid all undertakings which depends on others; but let him eagerly pursue that which depends on himself.

I want people to see that you don't need to rely on other people to make your dreams happen: you have to grab them yourself.

I always say to the players, 'You can either create or wait.' If you're waiting, you're relying on someone else, as simple as that. But if you create it, you've got to do it.

If you want people to take action, you must refrain from giving them the answers.

I consider myself a leader. I am not a follower.

What's crazy is, my whole life I been a leader. I'm not a follower.

One must pray first, but afterwards one must help oneself. God does not care for cowards.

When faced with a decision, many people say they are waiting for God. But I understand, in most cases, God is waiting for me.

I've always lived my life fearlessly, and what I want to do with my life, I do.

I do less waiting by the phone than anyone I know in the business. I don't wait for a job. I just go on to my own work.

The way I look at it, I'd rather make my own mistakes than have people make them for me.

The two important things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavor is taking the first step, making the first decision.

If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.

Never apologize. Never explain. Just get the thing done, and let them howl.

One thing I want you to understand is if I make a decision, it's my decision.

Throughout the day no time for memorandums now. Go ahead! Liberty and independence forever.