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Vijay Eswaran is the founder of QI Group and QNET, and he writes and speaks a lot about success, failure, change and leading people. These are his own words, for a status, a team message or a quick push on a slow day.
Many lines shared online under his name cannot be traced back to him. Every quote here is checked word for word against his own website (vijayeswaran.com), the quote cards on his own Pinterest account, or the official list of his quotes on QNET's website. Tap any line to copy it.
Vijay Eswaran Quotes on Success
His success quotes are less about luck and more about effort, focus and the right state of mind.
- Focus is key! Obstacles will always exist on your path, but it's important to remember that it is not these challenges that stop us from becoming the amazing people we can be, it is often our own excuses that stop us.Vijay Eswaran
- Progress and success require diligence, commitment and effort. Make the effort to reach your potential.Vijay Eswaran
- Preparation is everything! Be prepared when approaching all opportunities in life.Vijay Eswaran
- Envision it and realise your successful self. Believe your success will happen, but be realistic.Vijay Eswaran
- Absorb. Learn. Develop. Hone your skills to a level of readiness, and ride success with confidence, no matter the bumps or smooth travels.Vijay Eswaran
- Success is derived more from a mental state of mind than a host of well laid plans and targets.Vijay Eswaran
- Success is often simply not succumbing to failure.Vijay Eswaran
- The only real secret to success is that you never stop trying. It is simply too painful to stop. There is nothing but trying till you win.Vijay Eswaran
- Average is what we leave behind in the pursuit of success.Vijay Eswaran
- Activity will keep you busy just running on the spot. Productivity however, will set you free to move forward.Vijay Eswaran
- Thinking "I've got time" is the biggest and most critical failure of all. Do it now!Vijay Eswaran
- Success that benefits only you and your family can only be temporary at best. Like King Midas of legend, the price can be more than we bear at the end.Vijay Eswaran
- When you spend more than 70% of your life at work, you better do something you love.Vijay Eswaran
- You cannot sell anything unless you learn how to sell yourselves first.Vijay Eswaran
- Retirement means that you are able to do whatever you want to do in your life.Vijay Eswaran
Vijay Eswaran Quotes on Failure and Never Giving Up
He talks about failure as a teacher, not an end. These are for the days when nothing seems to work.
- Failure is powerful. It can either make you or break you.Vijay Eswaran
- Success without failure in its path is just chance. Failure, if learnt from is a great teacher. Embrace failure and success will embrace you.Vijay Eswaran
- Our fear to fail is understood by the universe as if we are not interested in succeeding. Stop letting fear impact your success.Vijay Eswaran
- 500 rejections mean 500 learnings on what to overcome.Vijay Eswaran
- In every rejection lies the rationale to acceptance.Vijay Eswaran
- Try, try, try, then try again. Try 'til you drop. Then pick yourself up, and try again. The single most important word in the dictionary of success is try.Vijay Eswaran
- To try and fail is progress. To never try is to die. Trying even when apparently doomed can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, destruction and even death.Vijay Eswaran
- There is no defeat, if you stand up again.Vijay Eswaran
- All adverse situations have a time limit. Inevitably they will end. The key is to survive them and never give in.Vijay Eswaran
- Problems are like the thorns of a rose or fruit. If all you see are the thorns, you will miss out on the fragrance and the fruit. Problems should never stop you from seeing the best.Vijay Eswaran
- A mountain climber can only focus on two things, the peak and the next foothold. All else is irrelevant.Vijay Eswaran
- Rather than being a servant of your fears, become a midwife to your dreams.Vijay Eswaran
- If we don't go through challenges how will we ever know who we are?Vijay Eswaran
- You can rebuild to far greater heights than before. Rebuilding is much harder but usually more permanent.Vijay Eswaran
- The best challenges in life are easy to learn but difficult to master.Vijay Eswaran
- Learning something is not a one-step process, you have to keep at it.Vijay Eswaran
- At the end of the day, what matters most is that you are pushing yourself to be better than you were yesterday.Vijay Eswaran
- Once you are moving forward never look back.Vijay Eswaran
- Do you get laughed at? Good. Welcome to the club.Vijay Eswaran
- Stop pointing at others when you should be pushing yourself.Vijay Eswaran
Vijay Eswaran Quotes on Change, Risk and the Comfort Zone
Change is the theme he comes back to most. These lines push you to move, even before you feel ready.
- Change is not an option. Change is survival.Vijay Eswaran
- Change fuels growth.Vijay Eswaran
- Changing your ways can change your life. The choice is yours. Grab a hold of your life or forever sit and watch life pass by.Vijay Eswaran
- The only way to change the future is to change the past that is within you.Vijay Eswaran
- Change who you are and you will change where you are going and who is going with you.Vijay Eswaran
- Making no change while wanting a change is like trying to swim reading a manual.Vijay Eswaran
- Reading books about swimming does not make you know how to swim.Vijay Eswaran
- Seek to change, realise the change, and see the world evolve around and with you.Vijay Eswaran
- Step by step, change will lessen your challenges and prepare you for more exciting challenges and change.Vijay Eswaran
- The world is changing. Nature is in a constant state of change. What about you?Vijay Eswaran
- The world today is about adaptability. Not about survival. It requires embracing change.Vijay Eswaran
- Wallowing in the comfort zone is deadly.Vijay Eswaran
- Being competent merely means you have mastered the art of repetition. It is a sign of the comfort zone. Champions go beyond competence.Vijay Eswaran
- Don't hesitate. You can correct yourself as you move but there's nothing to correct when you're not moving.Vijay Eswaran
- Life is a risk. Not taking any risk simply means that you are not living.Vijay Eswaran
- Taking risks can make you, but they can never break you.Vijay Eswaran
- No way, is no way to live life. Face your struggles, grow and make your way.Vijay Eswaran
Vijay Eswaran Quotes on Mindset and Attitude
Short lines on the mind, fear and attitude, the inner work he says comes before any outer result.
- Your attitude will define your destiny.Vijay Eswaran
- We are capable of infinite potential. What we do about it depends on our motivation. How well we do depends on our attitude.Vijay Eswaran
- If you do not control your mind, the world will control you.Vijay Eswaran
- Don't waste the beauty and power of your mind; learn, develop and grow or be limited by others.Vijay Eswaran
- The mind doesn't need answers. The mind needs better questions. Innovation is about learning to ask better questions.Vijay Eswaran
- Fear is ignorance. Ignorance is a condition of the mind.Vijay Eswaran
- When you care about what others think, you will never end up thinking for yourself.Vijay Eswaran
- Do not limit yourself by thinking you have all the answers.Vijay Eswaran
- The best lessons in life are for those with an open mind and heart.Vijay Eswaran
- It is only when you have no expectations that you can truly apply yourself to the task.Vijay Eswaran
- Raise your standards, then the people around you will have to raise theirs...or leave.Vijay Eswaran
- Just work on who you are everyday and let history record who you will become.Vijay Eswaran
- Greatness is never about technique but always about passion.Vijay Eswaran
- The beauty of learning a new language is that you walk into a new culture, a new way of thinking.Vijay Eswaran
Vijay Eswaran Quotes on Leadership
He runs a business spread over many countries, and much of his writing is about leading people. Good lines for a team chat or a manager's notebook.
- A leader is only a leader when he stands out from the rest of the pack.Vijay Eswaran
- Leaders see it first. The definition of leadership is seeing it first.Vijay Eswaran
- Teams are the only thing that take us to the top.Vijay Eswaran
- As you continue to lift others up, you grow.Vijay Eswaran
- When you are right the right people will find you. First become right.Vijay Eswaran
- One can strive for gain or for glory but it is only when one strives to serve that true leadership is born.Vijay Eswaran
- You cannot serve without learning leadership.Vijay Eswaran
- The four pillars of leadership: truth above all, live to serve, do it now, and seek.Vijay Eswaran
- Loyalty, like respect, must be earned. It cannot be taught, requires effort till acquired, then effort to maintain. It is the ultimate mark of a leader.Vijay Eswaran
- You cannot win over command by demand.Vijay Eswaran
- Balance is what leadership is about. Without balance, you will only be a dictator or a puppet.Vijay Eswaran
- Patience is the shield of leadership. Passion is the sword. In balance you lead. When one is lacking, you tend to lean to one side. One without the other leads to pain, penitence and penury.Vijay Eswaran
- Inconsistent views are not always wrong ones. The ability to receive them without being influenced is leadership.Vijay Eswaran
- Your standards should not be governed by others, but by yourself. It is only when your standards are set higher than that of those around you, that you can be called a leader.Vijay Eswaran
- No position can empower you. No title can empower you. Empowerment is entirely up to you.Vijay Eswaran
- If you do not have someone who opposes every move you make, you will invariably end up losing everything you have achieved.Vijay Eswaran
- If you are going to criticize something, be a part of the solution.Vijay Eswaran
- Don't raise your voice, rant or rave. Reserve your opinions till you can improve your argument.Vijay Eswaran
- We need to create simple yet effective systems that make ordinary people achieve extraordinary results.Vijay Eswaran
- The most powerful thing that a networker has, is a smile.Vijay Eswaran
- It's not the Ferrari who makes the driver. It's the driver who makes the Ferrari.Vijay Eswaran
Vijay Eswaran Quotes on Gratitude, Respect and Kindness
The quieter side of his writing: being thankful, earning respect and seeing the good in people.
- Be grateful for what you have already received and you will always accept whatever comes.Vijay Eswaran
- Embrace the highs and lows of life with gratitude, and with the understanding that both are gifts to better yourself.Vijay Eswaran
- You can never earn respect by servility or condescension. Respect can only be earned by sincerity and care.Vijay Eswaran
- Truth's steep path leads to respect earned and a reputation gained. What lies on the other hand is a path easily travelled that slides to scorn and where reputation dies.Vijay Eswaran
- People are treated as they act and not as they perceive themselves to be.Vijay Eswaran
- It is easy to understand someone, it is even easier to misunderstand someone. But the toughest job is to understand that you have misunderstood someone.Vijay Eswaran
- Look past the difference at commonalities. It's very powerful.Vijay Eswaran
- Always remember why and how you started. It will ground you.Vijay Eswaran
- Your conscience is your connection to the Divine.Vijay Eswaran
- When you accept that you live by Grace and live for His Grace, then you will live in His Grace.Vijay Eswaran
Vijay Eswaran Quotes on Life, Love and Inner Enemies
His lines on life itself, plus a short set on the habits he calls our greatest enemies. The last four fit well as a one-line status.
- There's no better teacher than life.Vijay Eswaran
- The world is yours in all of its glory and marvel. Embrace it and chase it!Vijay Eswaran
- This is your path. Learn to love it before you have to leave it.Vijay Eswaran
- It is the things you love that usually destroy you, unless you learn the art of detachment. Without detachment, love can turn into obsession easily.Vijay Eswaran
- Anger when controlled is a great tool but when uncontrolled it makes you a fool.Vijay Eswaran
- Ego is your greatest downfall.Vijay Eswaran
- Anger is your greatest opposition.Vijay Eswaran
- Hatred is your greatest weakness.Vijay Eswaran
- Worry is your greatest disease.Vijay Eswaran
Who Is Vijay Eswaran?
Vijay Eswaran is a Malaysian entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. He founded QI Group in 1998, in the middle of the Asian Financial Crisis, and is its Executive Chairman. QI Group runs QNET, the direct selling company he is best known for, and has head offices in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
He gives 10% of group revenue to the RYTHM Foundation, the group's social arm, and the group also set up Quest International University in Malaysia. Forbes Asia named him one of its Heroes of Philanthropy in 2011. He was given the title Dato' in 2006 and Dato' Sri in 2013.
He has written six books, including In the Sphere of Silence, In the Thinking Zone, 18 Stepping Stones and Two Minutes from the Abyss (2016). In the Sphere of Silence is built around one hour of silence each day. On stage he is known for asking his audience, "Are you with me?"
FAQ
Who is Vijay Eswaran?
Vijay Eswaran is a Malaysian entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. He founded QI Group, the parent of the direct selling company QNET, in 1998 and is its Executive Chairman.
What is Vijay Eswaran's most famous quote?
One of his most shared lines is 'Just work on who you are everyday and let history record who you will become.' Another is 'Change is not an option. Change is survival.'
What books has Vijay Eswaran written?
He has written six books: In the Sphere of Silence, In the Thinking Zone, 18 Stepping Stones, On the Wings of Thought, As I See It and Two Minutes from the Abyss. In the Thinking Zone is a book of his quotes paired with photos.
What is the Sphere of Silence?
It is a daily habit from his book In the Sphere of Silence: spending one hour in silence each day. He says it sharpens focus, helps decision-making and restores balance.
What is Vijay Eswaran's catchphrase?
His best known catchphrase, used often in his talks, is 'Are you with me?'
Are these Vijay Eswaran quotes real?
Yes. Each quote here appears on his own website, on quote cards from his own Pinterest account, or on QNET's official list of his quotes. Popular lines we could not trace to him were left out.
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