Shah Rukh Khan’s life advice that helped Rajiv Bajaj and Sourav Ganguly
Rajiv Bajaj on Shah Rukh Khan’s Wisdom
Rajiv Bajaj, known for steering Bajaj Auto into new horizons, recalled a memorable piece of advice Shah Rukh Khan once shared with him. According to Bajaj, Khan’s father had once told him, “Those who do nothing, do wonders.” This piece of wisdom stuck with Bajaj and shaped his approach to leadership and business.
Bajaj explained, “It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing less but doing it well.” This philosophy of simplicity and focus resonated deeply with him. Bajaj emphasized that his goal for Bajaj Auto was to make it a company that might seem “boring” from the outside, but one where work was efficient and smooth, without unnecessary noise or chaos. «To win, Bajaj should become the most boring company to work in, where there’s peace, focus, and simplicity,” he said.
The core message of Shah Rukh Khan’s advice to Bajaj was that success doesn’t come from overcomplicating things but from creating a space where work feels purposeful yet calm. For Bajaj, this meant eliminating distractions and maintaining clarity in everyday operations.
Sourav Ganguly: How Shah Rukh Khan Shaped His Self-Belief
Sourav Ganguly, one of Indian cricket’s most successful captains, also reflected on the powerful advice he received from Shah Rukh Khan back in 2008, when the two were involved with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ganguly recalled how Khan shared his own journey to stardom and how that had a lasting impact on him.
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