Prof Deepak Malhotra - HBS - 2012 Speech to Graduating Harvard MBA Students

Prof. Malhotra's 2012 speech to graduating MBA students at Harvard Business School, entitled "Tragedy & Genius". His books:
- The Peacemaker's Code (new release in 2021): amzn.to/2YcfSEl
- Negotiating the Impossible: amzn.com/1626566976
- Negotiation Genius: amzn.com/0553384112
- I Moved Your Cheese: amzn.com/1609949765
Follow Deepak on Twitter: / prof_malhotra

[@jamessanatar3149]

Mr. Malhotra some of us are not lucky enough to attend a school on the level of Harvard to have the chance to listen to a man like yourself and that's a shame because its easy to see why these " lucky" people have a leg up on us. Thank you for posting these talks and I pray you are able to post more. I'm 57 tears old and I listen to these over and over again to get the inspiration needed to move forward. I never had the experience of being on a campus like Harvard and get that experience of listening to something that would alter the course of life SO these talks are priceless! PLEASE see your way to post more and I THANK YOU for your time and help you don't know that you are giving threw these chats !!!! THANK YOU SIR

[@deepakmalhotra8983]

Thanks to all for the kind words. Best wishes... DM

[@raulrajendra3007]

you are best of best sir !

[@raulrajendra3007]

Raul Rajendra all 1.25 Cr indian proud on you sir

[@Bokeh1984]

+Deepak Malhotra Talked about this speech in my HBS app essay. Class of 2015 here :)

[@BassamASalem]

+Deepak Malhotra Sir, This goes in the list of the best lectures I've even watched, and you sir went to the list of my role models ! Even your story, your path, your needs and skills that drew the current point of your path, this resonates with me so well that I am welling to consider your decision (not that it didn't cross my mind before). Thanks again for this inspiration.

[@pigletk1627]

You are amazing!

[@sahashranshushekhar4980]

This is probably one of the best speech i have ever experienced....

[@deepakmalhotra8983]

Thanks to the many of you who have watched this video, and posted your reactions. I have just posted a new video, which is a speech I gave last week (in April, 2016) to the graduating students at Harvard Business School. It's titled "The Purpose of Education". You can find it at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH6Wl6SqlrGYrpI I hope you find it to be of some value. Reactions welcome! Best wishes, Deepak Read more

[@SanthoshKumar-ix5tv]

Sir...all your speeches are great. Very interesting thoughts and advice. If i ever join HBS for an MBA, I am surely gonna opt for your class.

[@tongsqp]

Deepak Malhotra

[@mohanprabu2981]

Dear Professor , Thanks a lot for your wonderful videos. Please upload more videos of your lectures. Thanks in advance.

[@omarshaikh7669]

I'm watching this video every often since 2012 that's when I discovered it.. every time I watch it, I learn something new.. Thank you, Sir DM. God bless you.

[@Ayokalyb]

What he is describing about his life is what I call the "Genius Trilemma". You're so good at everything that choosing one thing would be to surgically remove so many other passions from your life. You become so free to do what you will that your freedom entombs you.

[@dzchk]

This is one of the best speeches I have witnessed.

[@daviddevasahayam2364]

Thanks Deepak for a truly thought inspiring talk. We just watched as a family. You need to be listened to by a lot of people in our country. Honestly, don't make the cardinal error of restricting yourself to Negotiation alone....

[@doanhqdo]

This is a great speech. It has helped me quit and move to bigger and better things.

[@nurseci]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. This is one of my favourite speeches. I keep watching it every now and then as it is a kind of an adviser for me. I also brought one of his books and it is helping me learn new skills that I never explore before. I wish one day I could meet you him in person and listen another great speech.

[@nindy23]

Thanks Deepak on that hopeful lecture. I'm 35 years old and after listening to this video I've decided to quit my job..I've been working there for 16 years and it was because of my personal circumstances I couldn't quit earlier. However I've now realised it is my mindset I need to change. I've recently lost my mum to cancer and I wish I had watched this earlier because it all makes sense now. Why waste time on a job you don't like and don't want to be in, if I had known better then I could have valued the importance of time. Much appreciated! Thank you.

[@californianights]

Why no more lectures Prof. Malhotra?? We need more!, please!

[@deepakmalhotra8983]

Hopefully in a few months. Thanks for your kind words.

[@viraltolia7342]

respected sir, we wanted the link for the new book you have written

[@mohanprabu2981]

Professor Please

[@yomiabraham25]

You have just made me realize, that quitting part is why I’ve advanced in life beyond where all my contemporaries are, everytime I quit I’ve ended up finding something better (I quit poverty, I quit ignorance I quit patriarchy I quit stupid religious beliefs and traditions in my journey so far) I most especially felt that nugget about perseverance being easier to do than quitting, it’s helping me understand why so many good people are stuck in places they deserve better than.

[@jamessanatar3149]

we need many more from this man!

[@smackxxxxck]

I was in Burden for this speech! Thanks Prof. Malhotra for this.

[@ashish50000]

Thank you for posting the link on LinkedIn, I am studying Negotiation this semester myself (Kelley) and this was a great lesson!

[@rosanglura]

"The illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot read. It will be the person who does not know how to learn." Brilliant speech sir.

[@TonyKJohn]

Stumbled upon this video when i needed the advice most. Thank you professor! Warn Regards Tony

[@navaneethakrishnan8056]

Professor Malhotra - You are a true genius. Thank you for this wonderful speech. Thank you Harvard for uploading this video..

[@aubreyr10]

Great speech, not what I was expecting...really inspirational... thank you.

[@DineshDevkota]

Seems like I missed a lot not being into one of the biggest schools in the world. Awesome teacher with excellent persuasions.

[@vishnuteja3301]

This is a fantastic speech. i would just add it to Jobs' line 'Quit Early, Quit Often' because 'You've got to find what you love'

[@deepakmalhotra8983]

Hi Everyone, Delighted to share that I've just published my fourth book (and debut novel), "The Peacemaker's Code". I can honestly say that this might be the best book I ever write. You can check out the reviews (&/or get the book) here: amzn.to/2YcfSEl Reactions welcome! Best wishes, Deepak Malhotra

[@deepakmalhotra8983]

Glad you found it to be of value.

[@rudyp2201]

I have watched it about 5 times. So good.

[@januka-]

When I was in grad school, my dept head once told me several years ago, "know when to quit" and I consider that to be one of the best pieces of advice I've had to-date. What I call "Institutional-loyalism" is one of the primary reasons why people could be unhappy. This is a great talk and I think it's on par with Steve Jobs' talk.

[@mohanvalrani]

Thank you for posting this talk and sharing your knowledge.

[@pallaviskitchen637]

now that's what you call sheer splendor ! Absolutely loved his speech!!!

[@chandranihalder8713]

We can learn so much from what you said, about making decisions in our lives and quitting so that we can cultivate our essence. I'm greatly inspired by your life story. Thank you for sharing this speech which will be a guide for the upcoming and future decisions I make in my career.

[@cmmr1234]

Great to find this link.

[@karanjoshi005]

Omg indian model sir deepak malhotra 😱 ... nice to see you sir ... big fan

[@ABSITEREVIEW]

Incredibly powerful talk. Thank you for sharing.

[@redle1988]

One of the great things about going to good schools is meeting and having an association with smart people like you. I had fun listening to all you had to say, because in this I got something from you, but all I can give you back right now is 'Thank you'.

[@ArunKumar-et4zv]

One of the greatest speeches I have ever witnessed. I admire you, Deepak Malhotra.

[@brijeshpatil99]

Hello Deepak Sir, Your are one of the few people who have a great clarity in thoughts, and we (Indians) are really proud of you. Sir one of my friend recommended this video, and after watching, i recollected that i too have the same though process. Soon i will update you abt the decisions /changes in my life Great to know you

[@deepakmalhotra8983]

Thanks for kind words. Glad you enjoyed the speech.

[@gurmeetsinghrandhir2782]

Love the way you have made it so simple for people to understand and stop making mess of their life. There could not be valuable then helping people achieve and live their true potential.

[@ryosukemurai6464]

Brilliant speech! Even the Q&A was inspiring

[@rahimseerat9508]

Absolutely brilliant! specially the quitting part, it made me rethink about my career. I really would love to have contacts with people like you sir.

[@zedovski]

Fantastic, loved every bit of this presentation!

[@padmashrikulkarni3460]

I'm glad that i watched this video. Really motivating and specially in this transition time (for me) it works a lot. thank you sir

[@ricardasrazgaitis4229]

Very good speech indeed! The best luxury item is ability to quite a job then you want, not to be bond to financial situation.

[@chitzonline]

brilliant! so simple, but so honest and brilliant!

[@dzchk]

Thank you for this speech really helps young adults who feel lost with career life etc.

[@MiguelOliveira87]

Hats off, professor. I really enjoyed this talk. Thank you for sharing.

[@aalokngupta]

Wow! That's was a complete different spin from a professor of negotiations. Highly impressive and inspiring. Thanks Deepak!

[@kk8754]

Sir, it was a great learning from your speech. Thanks for helping me understand, that quitting for an appropriate reason is actually for winners of tomorrow.

[@elmirg]

Hope one day I ll be sitting in this audience, listenining to such highest level people!Great speech!

[@VishalMaurya-qd1yv]

Best Lecture I have ever watched. Thank You Sir, "Genius" :)

[@cluj76]

Worth spending 1 hour listening prof. Deepak. I would spend other 100000 hours listening him.

[@BharaniKumarKS]

Beautiful Lecture....Insightful, So much of life experience catched in a nutshell. Cheers!

[@tinnythesaint]

Thanks for this professor. Hopefully one day you can come to the LSE and give such an amazing talk.

[@purnendukar3726]

Dear Professor, Fantastic sppech ever i have heard..after this i should be able to know when to quit...Thanks a lot for this motivation.

[@jyotirmoyghosh4856]

Dear Professor Deepak Malhotra we teachers and students of Business Schools in India do find your words as down to earth practical in our country . However I leave others to make their personal opinions about your speech.

[@navs8603]

Dear Professor, Great talk and very motivating. I just loved the clarity of thought you have. Many of us (at least I) lack that clarity of purpose or are caught up on the societal influences on our decisions. Great and clear takeaways. Thank you very much.

[@regmikr123]

Thank you very much for this eye opening speech

[@LoLoZaurusPrime]

Great speech, it is really inspiring ! I graduate this year so .... it really helped !

[@VincentForDesign]

How’s life since graduation?

[@xuliping9934]

Really great speech. Very easy to understand and also full of meaning. save a lot of time . Thank you for sharing your story.

[@OftebroTim]

Humility and Confidence.... Empathy.... keys for success in any relationship....any !!

[@Acoto]

I sincerely wish I had heard this speech before completing my degree. Thank you for this.

[@pindicrobins8]

I am starting my MBA in October and I was very impressed with your speech. It was thought provoking and gave me a different perspective on the world and why many of us are unhappy. I must buy your book soon and have a read of it Thanks once again

[@AdamShedForrest]

Watching this again for perspective. Not sure what to do. I envy what you've done.

[@NiCkBeNzOLoReNzO]

WOW. Very nice thank you very much for sharing. The line that amazed me. Made me smile and say out loud in my car was when he said. I already have something very expensive. The option to quit if I feel like it. Brings you into a whole other universe of happiness knowing you are in control of your life

[@Divijization]

Thank you! I hope to take some of those things and try and implement it in my life!

[@PhilBuho]

I find your speeches very inspiring. To be happy is so important.

[@fitforfuture4232]

Definition of Tragedy and Genius was interesting. Also, the way Prof connected the two. Briliant speech overall!

[@deepakmalhotra8983]

Thanks... glad you enjoyed it.

[@himshamisra]

Hey hi deepak, Thanks for the talk......all that you talked about is definitely going to help me make some important decisions in my upcoming life. Great work thanks :)

[@duycao8383]

Love this speech !:)

[@mikeinertia]

Very inspirational, sharing some real truth. Thanks Deepak!

[@ssardo]

Thank you - this is very inspiring

[@AlisherMirzaev]

Thanks for the speech Sir!

[@shakiratbabatunde9246]

This speech is awesome

[@shahedchowdhury8441]

Deepak, I totally agree with you that one should quit quickly if s/he doesn't enjoy the task/job. Life comes only once and it's important to get as much as happiness possible of course by not being immoral or unethical.

[@naraarni1]

glad to see your speech in the youtube, I am also quitting, my job frequently, when ever i feel uneasy or unhappy, which gives more knowledge, experiences, and more & more confident for making good decision.

[@YashMulgaonkar]

Prof Malhotra, This was healing. Thanks!

[@bonnieliao]

Great speech sculpting and presenting with great messages

[@Reckless325]

Deepak, Great Speech! You have a lot of heart and that is what made your speech so powerful. I think the idea of quitting often may be a slight mistake. Our generation has gotten to used to quitting early. Your idea is rooted in finding who you are and reaching your full potential. I agree with that. God has given you a gift you should consider giving more inspirational speeches to help people find their way in life.

[@vighneshbaskaran9387]

thanks a lot sir.... thanks for that inspiring speech...

[@VenkateshArunachalamS]

Thank you.It was very inspiring.

[@tangbj]

This is so inspiring!

[@pritiranjanpatra4745]

Great speech sir. Absolutely fantastic.

[@Ankush247]

learned a lot from this lecture.....thank you professor....

[@SteveIHan]

thank you Professor Deepak. what a great guy!

[@pedjarajic3620]

Bro understood criticism in most Ways your better when you don’t wanna do Than When you do it by non sense Guy is a genius Social understanding of a business effective point you can relate in any society, city, community, firm or surrounding Why are we here? What do we do? What’s the purpose? Do we criticise our choices? Do we make it sure that we learn? Stay in touch with your ambitions And ability to stay by the people who will crtitcize and help you

[@DebojitMitra]

Thank you. Would have enjoyed it more had the camera focussed on the slides as well when they changed instead of only on the speaker.

[@mehakmahajan6649]

great values👍...surely an indian by heart.

[@CR14th]

a lot of wisdom transmitted in 1h, enjoyed the speech very much.

[@deepakmalhotra8983]

Thank you for the kind words. Best wishes...

[@learner229]

galvanizing,inspiring and energizing

[@Jimmypaul]

thank you Prof, Deepak

[@ashuchads]

Exceptional speech........thank you for the inspiration,

[@karimchammas]

By the way, amazing speech! Brilliant. Inspiring. And GENIUS! Easily ranks in the top 10 of what I have ever heard whether virtually or live. If you ever consider leaving your job as a professor, I think you would do great creating your own show "a la" Seinfeld

[@guillaumekemlin683]

Very inspiring!

[@vinodgm6790]

Brilliant talk

[@peupeu9485]

I wish he elaborated more on the long-term negative impact of being a "thief" because those that steal aren't as inspired by positive reinforcement.

[@atrish22]

What an excellent piece of advice made by you Sir. Just TOUCHE

[@ackadbarsom8705]

Great lecture.

[@aroductale]

Thank you for the wisdom Deepak sir :)

[@raulrajendra3007]

ok

[@BK-of2tb]

Hi Sir, It was really a good speech, Lot of people don't know where to start,n where to stop and This speech is not for making a carrier. this speech is really lovable and true for selecting a carrier what each and every humans have in their inner-heart hiding for external needs There are 2 lines which is very powerful "Don't quit something it is hard Quit something because it sucks" & "Quitting is crazy ??? Doing something for the rest of your life is not right for you .. That's what crazy"