Sometimes we try a lot to achieve something and hence ignore many other things. After failing to achieve the particular thing, we divert our attention towards the other things that have just left having knocked our door unsuccessfully many times, and to our horror, we discover that this was the thing we had been trying to achieve!
Sometimes we pursue a cause so passionately that it occupies all our energy and attention. Despite working so hard, it keeps slipping away. The more we miss it, the greater is the desire to have it. The more we desire for it, the greater is its propensity to give us a slip. And the vicious circle continues!
Sounds familiar. Isn't it?
The world has its own ways to teach us and to reward us. And lucky are those who learn these ways early in life. Others pick up these only after facing a lot of hardships. Let me share with you one such principle today. You may choose to call it a pearl of wisdom or just one observation. But please don't commit the mistake of calling it sheer pessimism and rejecting it. I had done the same when i was nearly twenty and it took me another twenty years to understand the same!
To put the things straight, this can be expressed in these many words, "Scarcity creates value!" or "Either you chase it or it chases you!" or "It's okay to be focused but it's better to keep enjoying the journey!"
Yes! All three expressions tell us the same lesson.
One can read the Economist with a feeling of determination to top the next quiz. And one can just read it with a sense of duty. And one can just read it to enjoy the interesting turn of events of the world and be fascinated about it. Who do you think stands the best chance to win the prize?
When one enters the mesmerizing world of marketing and concept selling, one faces the same dilemma again. One can make sure to have maximum calls per prospect and try one's best to get the word from the prospect's mouth before others. Or one can just analyse the actual need of the prospect, make him notice clearly that the product in question satisfies the need really well, leave one's business card and then proceed to the next prospect. Who do you think stands a better chance to get the order?
When one chases some target or a mission, it is an interesting scene for those who watch from the fence. They are also able to analyse the moves very well. You might have observed that when two people play Chess and the third one watches them, it's mostly the third one who thinks the best moves! Why is it so?
Now, the obvious answers. The one who enjoys reading is most likely to retain the facts and to win, of course! Similarly, the one who has clearly proved the value of his offering tends to get maximum orders. And yes, when you watch from a distance, you get a clearer picture!
Is it very difficult to set up a goal, proceed towards it and yet be detached? No, it's not. Just remind yourself that life is very big. Much bigger than this. And this too shall pass.
Let's enjoy the journey. Don't worry too much about the destination. Just make sure that the road is the right one. And keep travelling and keep enjoying. Just live life and be happy! Stay positive! Someone has rightly said that life is too serious to be taken seriously.
9 comments:
Sir, This post touches many aspects of our (students)life. It gave me a new dimension to think.
Good Evening Sir,
Wishing you Happy Teachers Day
This was a nice blog to learn a lot. Just one question, is it necessary to top the quiz or to understand the concept of economist and grab the knowledge.
Sir we really missed you on the occasion of Teachers Day.
Proton Vidit Shah
Indore Campus
For many young people, it is very difficult to focus on the quality of the journey. The pressure (from family and society) to ensure that the quality of destination finally reached is good, is so high that the young fellow just misses out on the joy of the travel.
Great learning sir, very nicely said - life should not be taken very seriously, we need to enjoy every moment of our life, learn from every event and be positive
Respected Sir,
Your article was really great,a new Learning for me. In our every class You give us a new idea to think and implement it in our daily practices so Your this article is also teach us lots of things.
Yes Sir, we miss You very much on Teacher's Day.
Happy Teacher's Day
We Know that Your blessings are always with us.
Thank You,
Proton Chetan Choparia
Fall 09 Indore
Very Good Evening Varun Sir
Most of the time it is said, Enjoy the journey without worrying about the destination. It is applicable almost every time. But don't you agree with the fact that there are some objectives in which reaching at the destination has a greater importance than the path followed.
Dear Sandeep sir, It is a fact that competitive pressure forces young people today to aim at the destination only. Family and society expect everybody to be a super performer. It is very important to learn to celebrate small successes and develop a positive happy attitude. Someone has rightly said that happiness is a state of mind!
Vidit : Of course, gaining knowledge is very important. But don't you think that quiz toppers are those who have been very sincere in their endeavour to do the same?
Abijeet : Yes, you are right. There are many situations in which we have to reach the destination at any cost.
Shashank, Vinay and Chetan : Thank you very much for reading the post and expressing your heart felt comments.
Dear Sandeep sir, It is a fact that competitive pressure forces young people today to aim at the destination only. Family and society expect everybody to be a super performer. It is very important to learn to celebrate small successes and develop a positive happy attitude. Someone has rightly said that happiness is a state of mind!
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