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Perseverance & Persistence: Keys to Accomplishment | Vanitha Datla | TEDxVJIT

The speaker focuses on the power of persistence and consistency in achieving success. She addresses how today’s youth often struggle with focus due to distractions like smartphones. She explains that persistence is about pushing through challenges, while perseverance involves continuous effort. Despite these barriers, she succeeded by consistently applying effort and developing discipline. She emphasizes that success isn’t just about talent but about steady, disciplined steps to build habits that lead to growth. Overcoming the fear of failure and stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for growth. She concludes by encouraging others to create a legacy through their actions, inspiring others to dream, learn, and achieve more through persistence, hard work, and discipline. Vanitha Datla is a highly accomplished professional with nearly three decades of experience in diverse sectors, including financial services, insurance, cement, power, security printing, instrumentation, BPO services, and healthcare in the USA and India. She serves as the Vice Chairperson of Elico and the Managing Director of Elico Healthcare Services Ltd, a Hyderabad-based company. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst and is pursuing a doctoral program at ISB on the Role of Women in Family Businesses. A strong advocate for diversity and women's empowerment, Vanitha has worked to improve women's corporate representation through policy development and mentoring. She also serves as treasurer of Women in Network, mentoring children from urban slums to enhance their education and quality of life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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