New Delhi, May 24 -- "When you set the right targets, aspirations, and you work efficiently and diligently, the numbers happen." - Anand Mahindra

At its core, LiveMin't quote of the day by Anand Mahindra, Chairperson of Mahindra and Mahindra, is about shifting your focus from the final result to the system that gets you there. Instead of obsessing over a specific, sometimes arbitrary endgame number, you pour your energy into setting high standards, designing a rock-solid process, and putting in the daily work.

If your input is high-quality and consistent, the output-the numbers-will take care of themselves as a natural byproduct.

When Anand Mahindra says this, he is challenging the traditional, numbers-first approach to management. He ...