The achievement-oriented world of today has made life quite fast paced. People seek instant results in all their endeavours, and any setback is seen as the end of their road to success. In their quest to outdo everyone else and to be the best, many lose their sense of serenity. Achievers, they sure are! Yet, their achievements often fail to bring contentment in their life because in their pursuit to reach where no one else has reached many could easily become agitated, selfish and even moody.
The ability to stay calm and collected yet focused is the hallmark of a truly successful person. When you look at some of the very successful sports personalities like Rahul Dravid, Vishwanathan Anand, Saina Nehwal etc., you realise that in spite of the temporary setbacks they always stood calm and focused and thus they were able to rise above the defeats and soar higher. It does not mean that they were unaffected by their failures. But they knew how to learn from their mistakes and move ahead with confidence, trying even harder.
As wise men of every age have often related, life is a hazardous yet joyful journey. You journey on with a lot of other people. The perils and eddies of life have to be overcome with courage and confidence. Then you will find that your achievements are more worthwhile and your life a lot more interesting and enjoyable.

-Jose K. George