We all have problems in life; however, what distinguishes people who are happy from others is their perspective towards life. Talking about this and sharing his life advice to have a happier and stress-free life, Dr. A. Velumani– entrepreneur and founder of Thyrocare— shared some valuable advice on X (formerly Twitter) recently. In his post, Velumani– whose company is worth ₹7,000 crore– urged people to stop chasing external validation and instead focus on themselves to be happier in life.
In his short yet impactful post, Dr. Velumani pointed out two common traps that generally lead to emotional distress for many people:
– Worrying too much about how others— mainly relatives, neighbors, friends, or colleagues— see or talk about you.
– And, constantly comparing your journey to others.
Both habits, he warned, can lead to sadness, insecurity, and even depression. He then used an acronym-style approach:
A for relatives
B for neighbors
C for friends
D for colleagues
and explained that obsessing over these groups distracts you from your own goals and creates unnecessary stress.
Instead, Dr. Velumani encouraged a simple, empowering way to live a happier and stress-free life:
SB (“Seedha Baitho”) – Sit straight and stay focused.
AD (“Apna Dekho”) – Pay attention to your own journey.
MK (“Mehnat Karo”) – Work hard with dedication.
Both bring in depression.
1. Worried too much about what ABCD will think or talk about him.
2. Thinking too much about what ABCD doing different than him.
A – Relatives.
B – Neighbors
C – Friends
D – Peers.All focused on growth of self and own family remain happy.
SB…
— Dr. A. Velumani.PhD. (@velumania) April 15, 2025
Dr. Velumani’s short yet simple message was deeply profound which resonated with many. Through his post, he shared that true happiness comes from self-growth, not from measuring yourself against others. And so, people who focus on improving themselves and supporting their families have a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
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Who is Dr. Velumani?
Born on April 12, 1959, Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani is an inspiring Indian entrepreneur who built a billion-dollar empire from humble beginnings. He is best known as the founder of Thyrocare Technologies Ltd., one of India’s leading diagnostic service providers, which is roughly worth INR 7,000 crore.
