The Discipline to Succeed - in Parenting, Study and Business

Many times in life, things happen unexpectedly and, on some occasions, with positive outcomes. The chance meeting and subsequent friendship with Mr. Vidusha Nathavitharana is a great case in point, and I’m reminded of the quote, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” This gentleman who has appointed himself the “Destiny Architect” of his company, High 5 Consultancy, is a true gentleman, scholar, and successful entrepreneur. And as you will repeatedly hear during our conversation, he has an incredible sense of humor but understands how to mix business and pleasure. Maybe this blend was not always evident, as Vidusha’s father pointed out during one discussion. "The problem with you is that you take yourself more seriously than taking your work seriously. Take your work seriously. Don't take yourself seriously." Only the other side of the coin, Vidusha considers disciplining something that he brings to his parenting, his study, and his professional career. “I am strict, by the way. I make no bones about this. I do tell my kids that, to me, discipline is fundamental. Being able to focus on something is fundamental, and being well-mannered and values-driven is fundamental. Those are not things that are up for negotiation.” I hope you will join me through this wide-ranging conversation. Visit our site to read the episode notes, access the links, and download the full transcript - The ET project