Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Purpose of being successful

Hey friends! It has been a long time since I shared something with you all. However, someone has said correctly 'Its better late than never'. Is it? Yes, it is indeed. So, today I am going to share one of my new learning here.

In one of my previous articles how you can be successful. If you have not read it yet, you can read it now because clicking here will lead to new possibilities. In continuation to that I would like to share my latest experience.

The other day I was dealing with my students and was discussing about being best at what we do. Suddenly a hand raised and came out this very specific question, "Sir, what is the purpose of being successful to you?" Now that was a bit hard for me. I went through a series of images and feelings for next few seconds to look for an answer to that.

So, to dodge that bouncer, I said to her,"I will answer that but before that..........By the way do you love cricket?" "Yes", she said.

Me: Who is your favorite cricketer?
She: Sachin Tendulkar
Me: What makes him your favorite cricketer?
She: He is a masterclass to watch.
Me: How specifically do you know that he is masterclass?
She: Well! when all other batsman avoid to repeat the shots they get out to, he repeats those mistakes to explore the scoring opportunities. This is what makes him the best and highest run scorer of all times.
Me: That's right! and my purpose of being successful is also the same, to be the best.



Soon after this interaction the lecture time was over and I left them with this thought which I am leaving you all with. 

"If you enjoy or you are enjoying what you are doing, you will surely be best at it, today or someday in near future."

P.S. Ships are safe in harbor, but that is not what they are built for.