Narayana Murthy finds a fan in Suniel Shetty, actor says tech titan's 70-hr-week idea will encourage millennials to go beyond their comfort zone
Suniel Shetty has now weighed in on the ongoing debate around Narayana Murthy's suggestion that a 70-hour-week in corporate India can help the country in the long run. The 62-year-old is the latest to join the chorus of 70-hour-week work schedule, after the techpreneur's exhortation has left corporate India split down the middle.
Shetty on Tuesday took to LinkedIn to post his take on the issue. In a long update, he cited the example of Amitabh Bachchan, Abdul Kalam, Virat Kohli and Ratan Tata and how these figures achieved exemplary success in their respective fields by going the extra mile.
«Do we really think any of these individuals got to where they did in life, by playing within their comfort zones? Do we really think any of these individuals spent the early years of their careers worrying about whether they were striking the right balance between work & life?»
Beyond The Comfort Zone
The 'Border' actor, who also owns a clothing line and a host of restaurants, said that his takeaway from Murthy's message was not just confined to the number of hours but pushing one's boundaries and going beyond the comfort zone.
«The way I read his thoughts is simple — It’s about going beyond your comfort zone,» Shetty wrote in his post.
Shetty — whose daughter Athiya is married to Team India vice-captain KL Rahul — said that he is in consonance with Murthy when it comes to young adults spending their early years pushing their boundaries. In early years, the actor feels, millennials should prioritise «honing skills, acquiring new ones, dealing with pressure, learning about other functions, working in collaborative environments.»
«Why I see Mr Murthy’s statement for what it was really trying to convey, is because I do believe
