'I don’t want you to become like me...': Why Narayana Murthy gave this advice to a 12-year-old

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I dont want you to become like me, Narayana Murthy told a 12-year-old who asked what it takes to be like the Infosys co-founder.I want you to become better than me for the greater good of the nation, he reportedly told an audience at the Teach for India Leaders Week...

Murthy was quoted in a Times of India report on the event as saying, "It's not about following in someones footsteps; its about creating your own path and making a difference."..

During the event, Murthy shared life lessons with students, starting with the importance of disciplinea value instilled by his father that helped him excel academically..

My father taught me to manage time through a timetable, which played a crucial role in my securing fourth rank in the state SSLC exam, Murthy explained, emphasizing how this habit shaped his life...

Reflecting on citizenship, Murthy shared a lesson from his SSLC days when his headmaster, a strict disciplinarian, taught him the value of communal resources..