Don't cut expenses; earn more

My mother was a positive thinker with a unique perspective on life. She told me never to waste time thinking about cutting back expenses. The time and energy spent on plugging holes could be more constructively used in trying to increase income. This thought has always stayed with me. And I have found the advice bears results. Another piece of wisdom I hold dear is from one of my oldest friends Viveck Vaswani. He told me: “When you start acting, don't go by what films you want to be in because you won't have much choice. First, become a star and then fulfil your artistic and storytelling instincts.” In short, as he said, you must deserve before you desire.

- As told to KAVEREE BAMZAI

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Shah Rukh Khan

Actor