The very fact this ladys father was a high-ranking official at the Indian High Commission in London shows that she had influence in the govt and as well as top honchos. So it was easier to climb the ladder. According to tolstoys bicycle more than 80% of the rich people are born in rich or influential families.
What she is describing is how she made it big after an opportunity was served to her in a silver plate. Her father was the high commisioner she had all the financial backup and security in London.
Everyone has a similar dramatic story to narrate after several years. Such articles represent the usual hyperboles that we come across in modern journalism!
Her story reminds me of a speech by a tycoon at a business college.
"10 years ago I landed in this city with nothing but an envelope my father had given me with his blessings, and today I am leading business man, just goes to show what you can achieve through perseverance"...
After the speech a student approached the business-man and asked him " Sir your story was very inspiring, and I would love to know what did your father give you in that envelope?"
The tycoon replied " Oh about 20 million dollars in bearer bonds"
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Started a career with 2 pound sterling ... right!! not to mention the private education in UK her dad paid for... she had to study her 10th again ...oh the hardship!!! and she had to do an articleship in london ... you DONT say??
90% all these high profile achiever are at right place, at right time. More importanly, able to make good by riding on the shoulders on low profile hard workers...who does'nt show off, whereas these people due to right connection boast their achievement at cost of low profile hard working more importantly, thinking people.
I don't think Vibha has done anything great. If you are born with silver spoon in mouth, you have complete edge with other common but many of them much capable candidates. With London degree and high contact, you are bound to get jobs with big corporates, and with support and brain work of several brilliant assistants, credit is taken by bosses. Let Vibha face problems of Indian corporates, then she will realise how difficult is to run finance function in this county as also in world.
I think this person's life started at a place where she knew the heights of professional life, heights one can reach, and had confidence of reaching there. I think it has nothing to do with achievements, it is just that she was at right place at the right time and there are many who will so.
It would have been a story if someone from middle class or lower class had reached this level. Though it is talent and hard work that might be brought her to this position, I think the headline does not hold good for the story.
Truly, thousands of entrepreneurs in life insurance/financial services sectors across country would be inspired on your spirit and admit you as a hidden leader within your soul.Great inspiration for entrepreneurs,no doubt.ashok kumar nayak,jajpur road,odisha
Is it time to overall the ruling system i.e. let each ministry be given weightage on the basis of Lok Sabha ... members and opposition have the previlege of few ministries...
