How did Dr APJ Abdul Kalam fulfill his urge to gain knowledge?
Through continued reading habits Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam sir urge himself to gain his knowledge.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
“Literature also influenced me deeply. ... These three books have made my life.
Dr Abul Kalam, about reading”
- 1. Thurukural by Thiruvalluvar
- Literature also influenced me deeply. In India, we have a famous book called, Thirukkural, written 2,200 years back. I’ll quote a couplet: “If your thoughts are high, definitely you’re going to work for your aim, definitely you will succeed. But conversely, if you don’t have an aim, don’t have high thoughts, how can you aim at success?”
- 2. Light from Many Lamps: A Treasury of Inspiration by Lillian Eichler Watson
My second favorite book is Light From Many Lamps, by (Lillian Eichler) Watson.
A classic treasury of inspiration featuring hundreds of passages and quotations—selected from the wisdom of the ages—offering invaluable insight and guidance on the challenges of daily life. Here are not only the best of the world’s most inspiring thoughts and ideas, but the stories behind them: how they came to be written and what their impact has been on others. A storehouse of inspired and inspiring reading, it is a collection of brief, stimulating biographies as well.
- 3. Empires of the Mind: Lessons to Lead and Succeed In a Knowledge-Based World by Denis Waitley
And the third book that I love is Empire of the Mind. These three books have made my life.
Empires of the Mind is a revolutionary book that offers answers to men and women interested in "reengineering" their jobs as well as their corporations. Providing dozens of specific techniques and tools for maximizing personal potential, Denis Waitley uncovers the key foundations of authentic self-leadership and delivers career-enhancing strategies on how to thrive on risk and adversity, inspire yourself and others to maximum performance, become more powerful by sharing power, and much more. With Empires of the Mind, you learn how to get ahead and stay ahead in a fast-paced world where the only rule is change.
Scientist, teacher, and writer. Served as the 11th President of India (2002-07). Working for an economically developed nation by 2020. About reading, he says "Books are my favorite friends, and I consider my home library, with many thousand books, to be my greatest wealth. Every new book, based on some new idea inspires me and gives me a new thought to ponder."
"ஒளியாய் ஒளிர்வோம்"
