Dear HR Professionals,
I have received the following 2 lessons which I want to share with all of you. Hope you will find it useful.
1. It happened some years ago but I can recall the evening like it happened just last week. I was in an audience listening to a motivational guru. The speaker whipped out his wallet and pulled out a five-hundred-rupee note. Holding it up, he asked, "Who wants this five-hundred-rupee note?" Lots of hands went up, including mine. A slow chorus began to build as people began to shout "Me! Me!" I began to wonder who the lucky one would be whom the speaker would choose. And I also secretly wondered -- and I am sure others did too -- why he would simply give away five hundred rupees. Even as the shouts of "I want it" grew louder, I noticed a young woman running down the aisle. She ran up onto the stage, went up to the speaker, and grabbed the five-hundred-rupee note from his hand. "Well done, young lady," said the speaker into the microphone. "Most of us just wait for good things to happen. That's of no use. You've got to make things happen." The speaker's words have stayed with me ever since. 'Simply thinking about doing something is of no use.'
Our lives are like that. We all see opportunities around us. We all want the good things. But the problem is we don't take action. We all want the five-hundred-rupee notes on offer. But we don't make the move. We look at it longingly. Get up, and do something about it. Don't worry about what other people might think. Take action.
2. Several years later, it was another day, another time. And another motivational guru. As I watched him pull out a five-hundred-rupee note and hold it up for all to see, I thought I knew what he was going to do next. But he just asked a simple question. "How much is this worth?" "Five Hundred rupees!" the crowd yelled in unison. "Right," said the speaker. He then took the note and crumpled it into a ball and asked "How much is it worth now?" "Five Hundred rupees!" screamed the audience. He then threw the note on the ground, stamped all over it and picked up the note and asked one more time: "And how much is it worth now?" "Five Hundred rupees!" was the response. "I want you to remember this," said the speaker. "Just because someone crumples it, or stamps on it, the value of the note does not diminish. We should all be like the five-hundred-rupee note. In our lives, there will be times when we feel crushed, stamped over, beaten. But never let your self-worth diminish. Just because someone chooses to crush you -- that doesn't change your worth one bit! Don't allow your self-worth to diminish because someone says something nasty -- or does something dirty -- to you."
'Never let your self-worth diminish.'
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
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15I have received the following 2 lessons which I want to share with all of you. Hope you will find it useful.
1. It happened some years ago but I can recall the evening like it happened just last week. I was in an audience listening to a motivational guru. The speaker whipped out his wallet and pulled out a five-hundred-rupee note. Holding it up, he asked, "Who wants this five-hundred-rupee note?" Lots of hands went up, including mine. A slow chorus began to build as people began to shout "Me! Me!" I began to wonder who the lucky one would be whom the speaker would choose. And I also secretly wondered -- and I am sure others did too -- why he would simply give away five hundred rupees. Even as the shouts of "I want it" grew louder, I noticed a young woman running down the aisle. She ran up onto the stage, went up to the speaker, and grabbed the five-hundred-rupee note from his hand. "Well done, young lady," said the speaker into the microphone. "Most of us just wait for good things to happen. That's of no use. You've got to make things happen." The speaker's words have stayed with me ever since. 'Simply thinking about doing something is of no use.'
Our lives are like that. We all see opportunities around us. We all want the good things. But the problem is we don't take action. We all want the five-hundred-rupee notes on offer. But we don't make the move. We look at it longingly. Get up, and do something about it. Don't worry about what other people might think. Take action.
2. Several years later, it was another day, another time. And another motivational guru. As I watched him pull out a five-hundred-rupee note and hold it up for all to see, I thought I knew what he was going to do next. But he just asked a simple question. "How much is this worth?" "Five Hundred rupees!" the crowd yelled in unison. "Right," said the speaker. He then took the note and crumpled it into a ball and asked "How much is it worth now?" "Five Hundred rupees!" screamed the audience. He then threw the note on the ground, stamped all over it and picked up the note and asked one more time: "And how much is it worth now?" "Five Hundred rupees!" was the response. "I want you to remember this," said the speaker. "Just because someone crumples it, or stamps on it, the value of the note does not diminish. We should all be like the five-hundred-rupee note. In our lives, there will be times when we feel crushed, stamped over, beaten. But never let your self-worth diminish. Just because someone chooses to crush you -- that doesn't change your worth one bit! Don't allow your self-worth to diminish because someone says something nasty -- or does something dirty -- to you."
'Never let your self-worth diminish.'
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
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Mr. KGK Sarma,
Your first story has made a point with which I truly agree. Keep sharing such motivational stories.
Ashish Paliwal
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Your first story has made a point with which I truly agree. Keep sharing such motivational stories.
Ashish Paliwal
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Mr KGK sarma I liked both the stories they are motivational and yes not only for employees or working class but everyone. Thanks for sharing it and keep sharing such stories. Regards, Urmi.
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Hi,
An excellent sharing. When taken together, the two lessons also convey the following meaning: One needs to grab opportunities, and you are just as eligible as the next person to seize them.
Regards
From India, Mumbai
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An excellent sharing. When taken together, the two lessons also convey the following meaning: One needs to grab opportunities, and you are just as eligible as the next person to seize them.
Regards
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Dear KGK Sharma, Excellent story.... Yes both of these stories are very motivational... Gr8 posting!!! Do keep on pouring such motivational lessons... Thanks, Tonika
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From India, Lucknow
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Dear KGK Sarma,............................... excellent post.................................. thanks for sharing ............... keep sharing .........:)
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Hi KGK Sarma,
Both the stories are expedient for the real scenario of life. All-mighty God helps those people who help themselves. Thanks for sharing so much motivational story.
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Akhtar.
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Both the stories are expedient for the real scenario of life. All-mighty God helps those people who help themselves. Thanks for sharing so much motivational story.
Best Regards,
Akhtar.
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Mr. KGK Sarma,
Amazing piece to read, I must say, and moreover, it has arrived at the right time. I was feeling quite low for some time because of low job satisfaction, and now I feel so good after reading it.
Thank you.
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Supriya
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Amazing piece to read, I must say, and moreover, it has arrived at the right time. I was feeling quite low for some time because of low job satisfaction, and now I feel so good after reading it.
Thank you.
Regards,
Supriya
From India, Pune
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Dear Mr. KGK Sharma, too good leason.. its really very motivational story.. thnx for sharing this keep posting such motivational stories.. thnx
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It's amazing thinking changer thing explained here...
By the way, we all should change our perception from 2-dimensional to 3-dimensional. This means there should be a raise of questions or curiosity behind every scene.
From India, Chaklasi
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By the way, we all should change our perception from 2-dimensional to 3-dimensional. This means there should be a raise of questions or curiosity behind every scene.
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Dear Mr. Sharma, Thanks for sharing, it is really helpful professionall as well as personally......... Thanks a ton Regards, Kehkeshan Rafiq Wani HR/Admin Manager Mercy Corps Kashmir
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I like to Share one Proverb... " Defeat the Defeat before the Defeat, defeats you" Regards, Deeparaji
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Thank you, Sarma, for sharing those two lessons. The first one indicates how to grab an opportunity, and the second is really touching. Never underestimate yourself. You can add value to what you do. Do not bother about others.
Geetha
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Really nice one. Nice motivational message :) I am a student and I am going to present this idea in a workshop. Thanks a lot for posting such worthy stuff.
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Hi, This is very inspiring !!!! As I am too a HR professional ...it emerged into me as a good lesson. I simply love this site... Many thanks..for sharing this Simone
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Dear Mr. Sarma wow........its really motivational thing that whenever some oppertunity comes one should do it but not wactch........... really very nice sharing keep sharing.
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Good story. But what if it were announced that one should not be that greedy? Few questions remain unanswered.
1) Why has the motivational guru not given it to the person who truly deserves it? Perhaps to the destitute, needy...
The second story makes sense.
Regards, Arjun 9224408539
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1) Why has the motivational guru not given it to the person who truly deserves it? Perhaps to the destitute, needy...
The second story makes sense.
Regards, Arjun 9224408539
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Dear All,
I sincerely thank all of you for your feedback (about 43 replies). I never imagined. I have just shared it. It is an excellent write-up, and all the credit goes to the originator. I too join to thank the unknown friend for inspiring so many professionals.
From India, Hyderabad
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I sincerely thank all of you for your feedback (about 43 replies). I never imagined. I have just shared it. It is an excellent write-up, and all the credit goes to the originator. I too join to thank the unknown friend for inspiring so many professionals.
From India, Hyderabad
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absolutely brilliant! I will certainly use these stories on future training groups! Please continue to send your motival materials!
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Hi Mr. KGK Sarma,
It's simply inspiring and motivational. True that many times we feel crushed, stamped over, and pushed down. Big people try to chew us out, but it's you who can still keep your worth intact.
Regards,
Ankit Ahjolia
IR Executive.
From India
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It's simply inspiring and motivational. True that many times we feel crushed, stamped over, and pushed down. Big people try to chew us out, but it's you who can still keep your worth intact.
Regards,
Ankit Ahjolia
IR Executive.
From India
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Dear KGK, Thanks for the motivational story.......I have kept those motivations on eye...... Keep sharing such findings whenever you get it, Regards Ranjan
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Hello. I agree, and thanks for conveying such an important thing in such a simplistic manner. ACTION PLAN, or simply put 'Action,' jumping to grab the opportunity. Yes, we wait for good things to come to us. We/I would also wait for the trainer to come all the way to put the 500 rupee note in my hand. So yes, we are lazy! Need to put in some action.
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Hi, Excellent Motivational stories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like it..................................... Really Good........................................
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Hi KGK,
A different variation of the story is this: When the speaker showed a new note of Rs. 500, many came forward to grab it. The speaker then crumpled it and, keeping it in his hand, asked, "Who wants it?" Only a few hands went up! Then the speaker further crumpled it, folded it many times, and threw it on the floor, asking, "Who wants it?" Very few hands went up!! Finally, he put a little water on the note, added a little ink to it, and then asked, "Who wants this Rs. 500 note?" Only three or four hands went up!
I leave it to the intelligent Cite HRians to come out with what they infer or think about this. Awaiting your response...
M.J. Subramanyam, Bangalore
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A different variation of the story is this: When the speaker showed a new note of Rs. 500, many came forward to grab it. The speaker then crumpled it and, keeping it in his hand, asked, "Who wants it?" Only a few hands went up! Then the speaker further crumpled it, folded it many times, and threw it on the floor, asking, "Who wants it?" Very few hands went up!! Finally, he put a little water on the note, added a little ink to it, and then asked, "Who wants this Rs. 500 note?" Only three or four hands went up!
I leave it to the intelligent Cite HRians to come out with what they infer or think about this. Awaiting your response...
M.J. Subramanyam, Bangalore
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Every thing has its limitations, so the above story has them too. I believe everyone has their own opinion, and you have yours as well. Take the message of the story; if you consider it from a different perspective, you will have different views. Therefore, you can only see the world in the sense in which you choose to see it. I think the story is good from that perspective.
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Hi,
The article was truly motivational indeed. But incidentally, what I observed from both events is that the "gurus" could lay hands on only 500 rupees note and more so a 1000 rupees note. So rich they are. All they require is a strong communication skill to captivate the audience, that's it, and their bank balance keeps growing. I'm not blaming anyone for this. In fact, I had a great chance to listen to a few of them like Mr. RangaRajan (Frozen Thoughts), Swami Sukabodhananda, Amritanandamayi, and our very own Swami (xxxxx) from Chennai, who got into an affair with an actress.
Rajan was truly inspiring; his lectures are genuinely thought-provoking. He renders them free of cost. The other three, I should say, are only money spinners. Though I personally did not pay (once my friend paid for me, and another one was part of our training program), I thought it was a truly a waste of money and time. They charge so exorbitantly to render something they call "Spiritual." I truly laughed at myself and stopped attending any such lectures, especially after that Swami of Chennai was arrested.
Kali
From India, Madras
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The article was truly motivational indeed. But incidentally, what I observed from both events is that the "gurus" could lay hands on only 500 rupees note and more so a 1000 rupees note. So rich they are. All they require is a strong communication skill to captivate the audience, that's it, and their bank balance keeps growing. I'm not blaming anyone for this. In fact, I had a great chance to listen to a few of them like Mr. RangaRajan (Frozen Thoughts), Swami Sukabodhananda, Amritanandamayi, and our very own Swami (xxxxx) from Chennai, who got into an affair with an actress.
Rajan was truly inspiring; his lectures are genuinely thought-provoking. He renders them free of cost. The other three, I should say, are only money spinners. Though I personally did not pay (once my friend paid for me, and another one was part of our training program), I thought it was a truly a waste of money and time. They charge so exorbitantly to render something they call "Spiritual." I truly laughed at myself and stopped attending any such lectures, especially after that Swami of Chennai was arrested.
Kali
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Dear , Sarma this is excellent story, this story is motivates ............. keep it continue.................
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Dear Sarma, Thank you so much for the share. I really hope this post reaches as many as young people like me who join the corporate world. Regards Ganesh
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Dear Meenakshi,
Though you have deviated from the main topic, your point calls for observation from other members.
Most of these spiritual leaders, it appears, are money-minded. I fully agree with you. Perhaps, except for Ramana Maharshi and the Senior Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt, Rambhapuri Jagadguru (as far as I know; there may still be a few of them) who are true spiritual gurus and did not even look at the money, others fall short of people's expectations. I have heard people commenting even on Sri Sri Ravishankar also, where for AOL the charges are very high and run on commercial lines. That is why people are losing interest in these Swamijis and in spiritualism! These gurus are supposed to set an example for others and lead by example! But all are only preachers, no practitioners!! Mahatma Gandhi also had tremendous willpower and followed what he preached. That is why his photo is printed on currency notes. Anna Hazare belongs to this generation of Mahatma Gandhi and has transformed his village beyond expectations. We, the trainers, have a responsibility to tell such inspiring stories about these outstanding but few people to students and participants and inspire them. Even if one or two trainees follow them, we should consider that a great achievement! We should search for such rare people who lead by example and tell about them to trainees and motivate them to emulate these rare-to-find but true leaders. I do hope trainers of this forum will do that to the best of their ability and become true change agents.
M.J. SUBRAMANYAM, BANGALORE
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Though you have deviated from the main topic, your point calls for observation from other members.
Most of these spiritual leaders, it appears, are money-minded. I fully agree with you. Perhaps, except for Ramana Maharshi and the Senior Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt, Rambhapuri Jagadguru (as far as I know; there may still be a few of them) who are true spiritual gurus and did not even look at the money, others fall short of people's expectations. I have heard people commenting even on Sri Sri Ravishankar also, where for AOL the charges are very high and run on commercial lines. That is why people are losing interest in these Swamijis and in spiritualism! These gurus are supposed to set an example for others and lead by example! But all are only preachers, no practitioners!! Mahatma Gandhi also had tremendous willpower and followed what he preached. That is why his photo is printed on currency notes. Anna Hazare belongs to this generation of Mahatma Gandhi and has transformed his village beyond expectations. We, the trainers, have a responsibility to tell such inspiring stories about these outstanding but few people to students and participants and inspire them. Even if one or two trainees follow them, we should consider that a great achievement! We should search for such rare people who lead by example and tell about them to trainees and motivate them to emulate these rare-to-find but true leaders. I do hope trainers of this forum will do that to the best of their ability and become true change agents.
M.J. SUBRAMANYAM, BANGALORE
From India, Bangalore
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