New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Whether it is completing a half marathon, closing a multi-crore land deal, or taking a jump of faith from an airplane, Dhaval Ajmera's life is a testament to the fact that action builds intention. This scion of a real estate giant has shaped skylines across Mumbai, London and Bahrain, and also completed two half-Ironman races, a gruelling 113 km combination of swimming, cycling, and running, in little over a year.

Ajmera's high-stakes business success is built on two core principles - extreme personal discipline and an unwavering belief in the importance of owning a home in the Indian psyche. In a candid interview with Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor, LiveMint for Mint's Rollin' with the Boss series, Ajmera spoke abou...