CREATE YOUR OWN DESTINY

Once five men were caught in a thick forest. 

 

The first man said….I will go left. Because my intuition said so. 

 

The second one said….“I will go the right, because the right comes from the word rightness. 

 

The third one said….I will go back the way we came. 

 

The fourth one said….I will go straight. We should move forward, the forest will end and we will go somewhere new. 

 

The fifth said….You are all wrong. There is a better solution. Wait for me. 

 

He climbed the tallest tree he could find while everyone else went their own way. 

 

From above he saw the shortest way to exit. He could also see the order in which the others would exit. He understood the problem and found the best solution! 

 

He knew that he did everything right. The others were wrong. They were stubborn and they didn’t listen to him. He was the real Wise Man! 

 

But he was wrong. Everyone was right. They were all wise. 

 

The man who went to the left found himself in the thicket. He had to starve and fight with wild animals, but he learned how to survive in the forest. He became a part of the forest and could teach others the same. 

 

The man who went to the right was robbed of everything and was forced to join them. After some time, he had reminded the thieves of something they had ^ forgotten - humanity and compassion.

 

The man who went back created a trail through the forest which soon became a road for those who wanted to enjoy the forest without the fear of getting lost. 

 

The man who went straight became a pioneer. He went places where nobody else had been before and created new opportunities for others. 

 

The man who climbed the tree became a guide. People turned to him when they wanted to find the most efficient ways to deal with their problems. 

 

These five wise men created their destiny by listening to their intuition. You can create your own path.

DON'T QUIT

Mr. Peter had a job interview to attend at 10am but his wife developed complications at 9am. He decided to take the wife to the hospital and leave for the interview thereafter but on their way to the hospital, the taxi broke down. It was already 10:30am before he could get another taxi.

He arrived the hospital at 11am, dropped the wife and used the same taxi to go for the interview. He arrived the interview venue at 12noon(2hours late).

 

He rang the bell but no one opened the door. Meanwhile, earlier at 10am, the company mail delivery had rang the bell but no one opened the door too. When the door was finally opened, Mr. Peter said "I'm sorry, I came... " he wanted to apologise for coming late, but the Secretary interrupted before he could finish his statement and ushered him to the Board Room. The Secretary said, "I apologise, Mr. Peter, for keeping you waiting since 10am. We actually heard when the bell rang at 10am but we were held up in a meeting with our company suppliers.

 

However, we have sat since 8am to deliberate on your job specification, your office and the salary."

Mr. Peter was baffled and said, "Ma'am, I haven't been interviewed yet’’. The MD answered him and said, "We decided not to conduct the interview at least to save time and also save the interviewees money on transport. So we looked at the papers for the most appropriate person we wanted and we opted for you. Also, we had tested your patience this morning by keeping you waiting intentionally for 2hrs. That's part of your interview. You won't be disappointed. You’ll be shown your office, your secretary and the driver assigned to drive your company's allotted vehicle. You’ll be on probation for 2yrs."

 

He got the job!!!

On his way out, his phone rang and it was the wife. She said, "honey, I was delivered of a bouncing baby boy." It was their fifth child and the only male child. He immediately named the child 'Miracle'.

He got a double miracle same day.

 

Crab And The Wave

 

A crab was once running on the sea shore and was admiring its beautiful footprints. Suddenly a huge wave splashed and washed away the footprints.The crab said to the wave, "I considered you as one of my best friends, so what made you do this? *" The wave replied, A fisherman was following your footprints, that's why I cleared it off... "Relationships mean caring beyond imagination". Value them and don't ever doubt the intentions.

 

Be Your Brother's Keeper ..Never hurt those who value you in life.

THE BLANK SHEET OF PAPER

One day a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test. They waited anxiously at their desks for the test to begin. The professor handed out the question paper with the text facing down as usual. Once he handed them all out, he asked his students to turn the page and begin. To everyone’s surprise, there were no questions, just a black dot in the center of the page.

 

The professor seeing the expression on everyone’s face, told them the following, “I want you to write what you see there.” The confused students got started on the inexplicable task. At the end of the class, the professor took all the answer papers and started reading each one of them aloud in front of all the students. All of them with no exceptions described the black dot, trying to explain its position in the middle of the sheet etc.

 

After all had been read, the classroom was silent. The professor began to explain, “I am not going to grade you on this, I just wanted to give you something to think about. No one wrote about the white part of the paper. Everyone focused on the black dot and the same happens in our lives. We have a white paper to observe and enjoy, but we always focus on the dark spots. Our life is a gift given to us by God with love and care. We always have reasons to celebrate, nature renewing itself every day, our friends around us, the job that provides our livelihood, the miracles we see every day.”

 

“However, we insist on focusing only on the dark spots, the health issues that bother us, the lack of money, the complicated relationship with a family member, the disappointment with a friends etc. The dark spots are very small compared to everything we have in our lives, but they are the ones that pollute our minds. Take your eyes away from the black spots in your life. Enjoy each one of your blessings, each moment that life gives you. Be happy and live a life positively!”

The Billionaire Industrialist and the Fisherman

The billionaire industrialist was shocked to see a fisherman sitting by the side of his boat smoking a cigarette instead of catching fish.

Industrialist: why aren't you catching fish?

Fisherman: Because I have caught a lot of fish today.

Industrialist: So why aren't you catching more?

Fisherman: What will I do with more fish?

Industrialist: You can make more money, then you will have a motor boat with which you can go deeper and catch fish. You will have enough money to buy nylon nets. This will allow you to catch more fish and make more money. Soon you will own two boats with this money. You may have a fleet of private jets. Then you will become rich like me.

Fisherman: What will I do next?

Industrialist: Then sit back and enjoy life.

Fisherman: What do you think I am doing right now?

Moral: Sometimes it's wrong to think that people are lazy just because they're having a little fun. You don't know their story. Get to know people and then you will understand why they do certain things. Don't be too quick to judge.

The Five Most Ridiculous Myths About The Rich

It's time to separate fact from fiction when it comes to rich people.

While rich people only represent a small portion of society, there's no shortage of talk about them. You hear about what the rich are like in the news, on blogs, in movies and so on.

There's only one problem with these tidbits and facts: Many are completely wrong. Taken at face value, these myths give you an inaccurate idea of what it takes to be wealthy.

Let's take a look at some common myths about people with a lot of money. And set the record straight.

1. They lead humble lifestyles.

I've lost track of how many times I've read that Warren Buffett still lives in the house he bought in 1958 for $31,500. That's true, but it's a five-bedroom house, so it's not like he's living in a shack. This supposedly frugal billionaire also has his own private jet.

What about Jeff Bezos? He kept driving his Honda Accord for years after getting rich. He's also a member of the private jet club.

The idea that rich people don't spend much doesn't mesh with reality. While they save a large portion of their income, they also spend money on passions and things that make their lives easier.

2. They're all big earners.

A common refrain when talking about the wealthy is "I'd be rich too if I was making $90000000." People say this as if more income would magically change their financial habits.

Earning a lot of money certainly doesn't hurt. But it's not the key to getting rich. In Hogan's Everyday Millionaires survey, he found that 62% of millionaires had an annual household income of under $100,000.

The key isn't how much you earn. It's how much you save. Millionaires have a high personal savings rate, often exceeding 50% of their income.

3. They make money quickly through high-rise ventures.

Rich people don't just save a large portion of their earnings. They also know how to make that money grow. They don't place risky bets in hopes of getting a huge return. They play the long game. They realize that the only two things they need are a high savings rate and time.

4. They get rich off other people's hard work.

There's a popular joke I've seen on Facebook. An employee compliments his boss's luxury car. The boss replies, "If you work hard, I'll be able to buy another one next year!"

It may be a joke, but many believe that's how the world works. Supposedly, the people at the top rake in the big bucks while working-class employees do the heavy lifting.

Research tells a different tale. In his "Rich Habits" study, Thomas C. Corley found that 86% of wealthy people with full-time jobs worked at least 50 hours per week. They're willing to work hard so they can make more money. And they often sacrifice work-life balance to increase their earning potential.

5. They hit the inheritance lottery.

This one's the go-to criticism people use to denigrate rich people's achievements. "Sure, they're rich, but only because of their family."

But multiple studies have shown that most wealthy people get rich on their own.

In The Millionaire Next Door, Dr. Tom Stanley found that 80% of millionaires are the first generation in their family to be rich. Chris Hogan, author of Everyday Millionaires, found similar results: Only 21% of the millionaires he surveyed received an inheritance.

MORALS

All you need is to consistently save a portion of your income and be smart about how you invest it.

ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR HEART.

 As a child, Monty Roberts was the son of a horse trainer and moved from stable to stable, from ranch to ranch, training horses. The boy’s schooling was constantly interrupted. One day, when he was a senior, his teacher asked him to write about what he wanted to be when he grew up. He did not hesitate and wrote a seven page paper about his aim to be an owner of a horse ranch. It was a detailed paper with the location of buildings, stables and even a house plan. Two days later he received his paper back with an F on the front page.

After class he asked his teacher why he received such a low score.

The teacher told him, “This dream is unrealistic for a boy like you, who has no money, no resources and who comes from an itinerant family. There is no possibility that you will reach this goal."

Then the teacher offered him the opportunity to rewrite the paper with a more realistic attitude.

The boy went home and asked his father how he should respond.

His father told him, “This is a very important decision, so you must come to your own conclusion."

After several days, the boy brought the same paper to his teacher. No changes were made.

He told his teacher, “Keep the F and I will keep my dream."

Monty Roberts went on to own a 4000 square foot house in the middle of 200 acre horse ranch. He framed the paper he wrote and hung it over his fireplace.

MORALS

Always remember to follow your heart and never listen to those who do not believe in your ability to achieve your dreams.