Once, a young man approached the wise philosopher Socrates, seeking the key to success. Patiently, Socrates listened to the man's inquiry and instructed him to meet by the river the following morning for the answer. True to his word, Socrates met the young man near the river the next day.
Socrates invited the young man to accompany him on a walk towards the river. As they ventured into the water, it gradually rose until it reached their necks. Unexpectedly, much to the young man's astonishment, Socrates submerged him in the water.
Struggling to free himself, the young man fought against the strength of Socrates, desperately trying to escape. But Socrates held him firmly, keeping him submerged until the point where the young man began to turn blue. Sensing the urgency, Socrates lifted the young man's head out of the water, allowing him to gasp for air and take a deep breath.
With a sense of relief, the young man regained his breath. Curious, Socrates posed a question, "What did you desire most while your head was under the water?"
Without hesitation, the young man replied, "Air."
Socrates then imparted his wisdom, saying, "That is the secret to success. When you yearn for success as intensely as you longed for air while submerged, then you will achieve it. There are no other hidden secrets."
The moral of this tale is that a burning desire acts as the initial catalyst for all accomplishments. Similar to how a small fire cannot produce substantial heat, a weak desire will not yield remarkable results.
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