Chanakya was one shrewd advisor, whose pearls of wisdom are relevant even today. Here are 11 precious lines from the Arthashastra, of which he was the author, that will help you excel in your work life.

Do you get scared and nervous while giving a presentation in front of a tough audience? Or do you fumble while pitching your ideas to your boss and your team? Well, if that’s the case then this point is for you. Fear is your fierce enemy. It’s standing in between of you and the goal you’ve been dreaming of. If you muster up some courage, give it your best and go the ‘que sera sera’ route, then you will overcome fear and show it the exit door.

A no-brainer here. If the competition is tough, then you’ve got to be tougher. You’ve got to be one step ahead of your competition. That’s how it is when it comes to winning the corporate race and climbing the corporate ladder.