Sisterhood Of Success- Femina

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They're smart. They're successful. And they've got enough attitude to blow away the competition. These fabulous women have graced our pages in the past issues. In these excerpts, they share their success mantras... and ask you to lead life on your terms

"In 1994 we were put up on that stage (Femina Miss India Contest) after a lot of effort, but the difference was that, other than Ash (Aishwarya Rai), the rest of us were very insecure. We were going up against a person who was very big in the modeling world and obviously, it affected us negatively. Twenty-five women took their applications back when they found out Ash was entering. But that's where you have to take certain chances and not be cowed down by competition."
Sushmita Sen, Actress, Femina,
September 15, 2003

"Study hard and you'll get good marks. It's a basic childhood lesson that works through life. It's the people who work hard who reap the results."
Sheila Dikshit, Politican, Femina,
April 15, 2003

"Success is not a phenomenon that occurs suddenly but it is the sum of many small achievements.
"Getting where I am, was slow and meant lots of work. I never stopped working. So many artists just give up, particularly women, with lame excuses or just run out of steam.
"In a career spanning 47 years, there are so many 'best moments' that I can hardly count them."
Anjolie Ela Menon, Artist, Femina,
May 1, 2003

"I have never planned my professional life. All the twists and turns have been circumstantial.
I've tried not to act in front of the camera and just be myself. An average person that viewers can identify with. Not a TV personality. It's important to never take all this (fame and attention) seriously.
Barkha Dutt, Journalist,
Femina, September 1, 2002

"I have a rapport with most of the people I work with, irrespective of gender or social background, and I speak Marathi, which is a big plus. Sometimes, being a woman helps, because people have no expectations.
"You need to be confident about whatever you are discussing and project yourself well.
"Leadership is all about adding value to what people are doing and therefore, getting respect from others."
Sulajja Firodia Motwani,
Businesswoman, Femina, January 15, 2003

"When I opened my first store, I was thrilled. I decided then that whatever I created, I'd strive to meet the highest standards."
Ritu Beri, fashion designer, Femina,
April 1, 2002

"The difference between me and some other women is that I eschewed the comforts that a woman like me can have - I could have married a rich man - instead, I chose to work hard. And when you work hard, it pays."
Neena Gupta, Actress, Femina,
June 15, 2003

"It's bad business to bitch about a company you've left.
"I never find excuses not to perform. Melodrama is not my preferred tool.
"It's sacrilege to waste an opportunity when it knocks. I've never been afraid to take a chance - even a bad one."
Ravina Raj Kohli, Businesswoman, Femina,
July 15, 2002

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