What separates people who continue building new ventures in their sixties from those who slow down long before that age? For Dr. A Velumani, the answer has less to do with talent and more to do with how people use the earliest hours of their day.
The Thyrocare founder, whose net worth is estimated at around Rs 5,000 crore, recently shared his thoughts on productivity, discipline, and parenting, arguing that one extra hour of sleep could sometimes cost more than people realise.
Dr.A Velumani took to X to respond to a question he says he is frequently asked: how does he still find time to launch startups at the age of 66? According to him, the answer is surprisingly straightforward. He believes people should define their priorities and begin focusing on them from 5 am, doing so consistently over long periods of time.
To explain his point, Velumani pointed to three people in his own life.
First was his mother, whom he credited with building and holding together a large family for 75 years, largely on her own. Next was his wife, who he said spent five decades helping create the foundation that enabled Thyrocare to grow and generate thousands of jobs. Finally, he spoke about himself, saying he has followed a similar disciplined approach for around 60 years and remains curious about what he can still achieve over the next five.
