Author: Anil Bhasin
In my nearly four decades of experience in the fast-moving electrical goods sector, I have witnessed firsthand how a combination of mindset, clarity, and action can transform lives. Today, I am delighted to share my MCA Formula with you—a practical approach to reshaping both your life and career. Join me as we explore the steps and strategies that can lead to meaningful and lasting change.
Mindset: The Foundation of Success
Your mindset is that pair of glasses which makes you view the world. Not simply being optimistic but resilient, adaptive, and growth-oriented. I have seen it through my journey at Havells, as we have grown to be a super brand with a turnover in excess of INR 10,000 Crores. How challenges became opportunities by just having a sound, positive mindset.
Embrace Change: Change is inevitable; perception makes the whole difference. Embrace the change instead of being scared, as an opportunity for growth.
Stay Resilient: There will be setbacks but resilience is not just getting back up again, it’s about getting up stronger. Learn from the failures and keep moving forward.
Cultivate Gratitude: Appreciate what you have while striving for more. Gratitude keeps you with your feet on the ground focused on the positive of your journey.
Clarity: Your Roadmap to Your Goals
Clarity means knowing what you want and why. Setting clear, achievable goals, having a roadmap to reach these goals, makes it more achievable. When I joined Havells in 2004, I had set clear objectives and was recognized several times relentlessly for it.
Set SMART Goals: Set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound goals. They give one clear targets to work towards.
Visualise success: It aids in making one’s goals feel tangible and achievable. Picture yourself reaching your goals and the steps which would get someone to reach them.
Prioritise: Emphasis on the important things. All tasks are not equal, and this prioritization in the management of time and resources is very important.
Action: Converting Plans into Action
The best plans, sans action, are but mere dreams. Through actions, one creates a bridge between his goals and reality. My career has been one of relentless action—from the early days at Bajaj Electricals to leading Havells, and currently, advising at Kent RO Systems.
Take Initiative: Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Take the plunge now with what you have and refine the approach as you go.
Be Constant: It all boils down to constancy. A little bit of regular, continuous effort seems to be more effective than the big spurts taken once in a while.
Learn and Adapt: Success is rarely a straight line. Learn to learn from action and change strategies as needed.
The Formula of MCA in Practice
My career backbone is the fusion of mindset, clarity, and action. Whether it’s managing a team, riding out storms in the marketplace, or the conquest of personal goals, the MCA Formula has seen me through.
- Mindset: Keep a growth mindset; embrace challenges and be resilient.
- Clarity: Clearly set goals, see yourself succeeding at them, and prioritize your actions toward those goals.
- Action: Take relentless consistent actions to start progress and adjust to the feedback.
Live these principles and you will find that success becomes the by-product of your efforts almost naturally.
I want to reach out to each person who is reading this book to use the MCA Formula in your personal life. First, work on your mindset, define clearly what you want, and then deliberate on the actions to pursue those goals. You see, success isn’t getting to your destination; it’s the journey one enjoys and learns from.
