“I would like to act as Indiana Jones, as life is all about exploration and survival”

Which is that one thing
that you would like to change in yourself?

My short temper.

If you were reborn, who
would you like to be born as?

The same person-SR Nair;
son of same parents, husband of the same wife and father of the same
children.

What is the most
memorable event of your life?

The birth of my son and
daughter.

Where do you see
yourself five years down the line?

As a mentor and a coach.

Name your idol in life?

Acharya Vinoba Bhave. He
was a great leader, who practiced inclusivity of the 'Dalits' and
downtrodden people through the 'Bhoodan' movement.

What are the five
things you cannot live without?

Family, friends, books,
meditation and mobile phone.

What advice will you
give to aspiring entrepreneurs?

Do not be greedy and run
after wealth. Put in your best always, make a decent living and keep
your values intact.

What is the most
embarrassing moment of your life?

It is embarrassing for me
when my friends and well-wishers say that I am under-utilizing my
potential.

Which is your favorite
book?

My spiritual favorites are
'Bhagavad Gita' and 'Dhammapada'. Apart from these, 'In
Search of Excellence' by Tom Peters and Robert Waterman, 'The
Black Swan' by Nassim Nicholas Taleb and 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
by Harper Lee are my favorite books.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, writing, public
speaking and observing people.

What is the most moving
experience of your life?

I was instrumental in
saving the life of my neighbor who tried to commit suicide. After a
long harrowing time in the hospital he was finally saved. Later, when
I met him, he gave me a hug, and that gesture of his said
it all.

If given a chance to
act in a movie, which character would you like to portray and why?

I would like to act in the
'Indiana Jones' series, because I believe, life is all about
exploration and survival.

FAVORITES:

Holiday Destination:
Maldives

Pastime: Reading,
writing

Food: South Indian

Drink: Glenfiddich
on the rocks and black tea (with lemon)

Movie: Sound of
Music

Gadget: Mobile
phone

Sport: Football,
cricket

Color: White

Accessory: Pen,
reading glass

Quote:
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going”