India, Aug. 2 -- University is more than a degree-it's a dress rehearsal for life. This was my central message of a recent campus talk I gave to young university students. As a leader and lifelong learner, I shared practical, personal lessons not about chasing grades or titles, but about developing everyday habits that compound into a meaningful, successful life.

The core of my talk was simple: leadership begins with the self. And it is built-slowly, steadily-on habits. Not flashy, dramatic changes, but micro-habits and consistent self-awareness that support you in the long run.

Start small, think big

We often hear the term "habits," but few understand their impact when layered over time. I encouraged students to adopt what I call micr...