Shri Nitin Gadkari, India’s Minister for Transport, often shares an inspiring example of Ratan Tata.
He recalls an incident when Ratan Tata was coming to meet him in Mumbai at Malabar Hill but lost his way. Instead of asking his driver, he personally called Shri Gadkari for directions.
Surprised, Shri Gadkari asked, “Sir, where is your driver?”
Shri Ratan Tata replied, “I am driving myself.”
Shri Gadkari was taken aback and said, “You are such a big personality, and you don’t have a driver?”
To which Tata humbly responded, “No, I don’t.”
Later, when Shri Ratan Tata visited Nagpur, Shri Gadkari noticed that he was carrying his own bag. As a minister, Gadkari instinctively offered to carry it, but Shri Tata immediately stopped him and said, "No, Nitin, this is my bag. I will carry it myself."
Even while getting into the car, when Shri Gadkari suggested that Shri Tata sit in the more comfortable rear seat, he chose to sit in the front, next to the driver.
Despite his immense wealth, Shri Ratan Tata’s humility, politeness, and simplicity remain intact.
Yet, in contrast, many people, after suddenly gaining wealth—perhaps ₹20 crores—start acting as if they are a ‘big boss.’ They begin showing off their status, behaving arrogantly, and even changing the way they interact with others.
True greatness lies in humility, not in wealth or power.
- Science, authority, and wealth—no matter how much success a person achieves and rises higher, one must not let it turn into arrogance.
- There is a difference between ego and self-confidence.
- Positivity and self-confidence are very important, but arrogance is of no use.
- Respect should not be demanded; it should be commanded. If one truly deserves it, they will naturally earn it.
- Humility, politeness, patience, simplicity, and inclusiveness are essential qualities for people in leadership and management.
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