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The Secret To Success - an eye opening story
Once upon a time there was a young man who worked at a factory his mentor an old technician taught him to talk less do more and never stop developing his skills in every aspect of the factory's operations ten years later the old man retired and the young man became a technician himself he continued to do his work with the same dedication and diligence as he was taught one day he visited his mentor the old man saw that he seemed unhappy and asked what was troubling him the young man sighed and poured his heart out i have been following your instructions exactly all these years no matter what i work on i keep quiet and focus on the job i know i have done good work at the factory and i have learned all the skills that can be learned there what i don't understand is that the guys who don't have my experience or capabilities have all been promoted while i am still making as little as i did before when i was your apprentice the old man asked are you positive that you have become indispensable to the factory the young man nodded yes the old man paced back and forth to think after a while he turned to the young man must request the day off using whatever reason you like it is time for you to give yourself a break the young man was surprised by this advice but the more he thought about it the more it made sense he thanked his teacher and left quickly to make a time-off request when he returned to work after his day off the manager called him into the office to tell him that things did not go well at the factory while he was gone others encountered many problems that normally would be handled by him and they had no idea how to solve them realizing his importance the manager decided to promote him to the position of senior technician to thank him and encourage him to keep up the good work the young man was grateful for his mentor's wisdom surely he thought this was the secret to success from that point on whenever the young man felt like he deserved more than what he was getting he would take a day off when he came back the next day the situation would improve to his satisfaction this pattern continued for months one day the young man found that he was blocked from going into the factory much to his shock he found out that his employment was terminated he could not believe it not knowing what else to do he went back to see his mentor to try to figure out how things had gone so wrong why did i lose my job he asked with wounded pride did i not do everything as you instructed actually you did not because you heard only half the lesson the old man shook his head you understood right away that no one pays any attention to a light bulb that is always on it is only when it goes off that people suddenly take notice and realize they've been taking it for granted you were so eager to apply this understanding that you left before hearing the second half second half it began to dawn on the young man that perhaps he made a big mistake what was the second half the mentor spoke slowly to make his point the second half more important than the first is the realization that if a light bulb goes off frequently then sooner or later it will be replaced with one that is more reliable who wants a light bulb that no one can count on to provide illumination you see in life in your life do you have friends and family members that you take for granted they're always there for you what happens if one day they are no longer there do not wait for such a day to suddenly realize how important they are give thanks today for the good fortune of having them in your life also don't let yourself being taken for granted but at the same time do your work and don't stop everything you do just because it doesn't go the way you want it to go find the balance in life and life will reward you with giving you the balance back this is their to do motivation stories thanks for watching and stay blessed.
By Nha Ristiano2 years ago in BookClub
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Nature Story for Kids: The Boy Who Grew A Forest | Vooks Narrated Storybooks
The boy who grew a forest! The true story of jadhav pying… the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago the second best time to plant a tree is now proverb. In india on a large river island among farms and families hard at work the lived a boy who loved trees, trees meant shade food and shelter for many but each rainy season flood waters swallowed more and more of the beautiful tree-covered land. The boy's precious island was shrinking eroding away with the rushing river leaving empty sandbars behind. The boy witnessed animals stranded on those sandbars their homes destroyed his feared that if animals withered without trees people would too. The boy shared his fears with the village the elders explained that the only way to help animals was to create new homes for them. They gifted the boy with 20 bamboo saplings alone he can down the muddy river he wished he could cover all the land with trees [Music] but a large sandbar nearby was a place to start the land was too barren for animals the shores too sandy for leafy trees would bamboo grow the boy hoped. Determined he began to plant one shaft two then three. Every day he watered the saplings by hand sweat trickling down his face and chest he built a watering system to help and lugged heavy buckets from the river his arms grew tired his back saw still each day he tended to the plants and over time the bamboo patch grew into a healthy thicket the boy was proud of his work but he worried it wouldn't be enough to stop the swelling river or to provide shelter for animals if he wanted more plants to grow he would have to create a richer soil. The boy carried cow dung earthworms termites and angry red ants that bit him on the journey to the new home, he brought seeds from neighboring villages over trails through brush down the river each day he planted, as years passed and the boy grew so did a forest 10 acres 20 acres then 40, wildlife returned for the first time in many years, buffalo one-horned rhinos and snakes gibbons migratory birds and elephants [Music] the man's forest teamed with life and diversity, not everyone was happy [Music] fear swept over the villages when tigers arrived so the man planted more grasses to attract small animals that would keep the tigers happy in the forest elephants wandered into neighboring farms to feast on the crops so the man planted more fruiting trees to help feed the hungry elephants, some wanted to harvest the forest to build homes but the man was there to plant anew, others tried to hunt the animals for their horns and fur but the man was there to protect fuel thought the forest would last but the man believed in its strength now in india on a large river island among wildlife and trees as tall as buildings there lives a man who has planted a forest, the forest is called molai after a man named jadav malai, who never stopped planting and pruning and protecting, only by growing plants the earth will survive jada firing.
By Nha Ristiano2 years ago in BookClub
The Eerie remains of Mount Everest's Dead climbers.
Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, has been an obsession with climbers for decades. Since Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first scaled the peak in 1953, thousands have followed in their footsteps. However, the ascent to the summit is not without its dangers, and the mountain has claimed the lives of many climbers over the years.
By Nonjabulo Khanyile2 years ago in BookClub
"The Remarkable Return of NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio: Record-Breaking Achievements Following a Year in Space". Content Warning.
In a remarkable display of human endurance and resilience, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has successfully returned to Earth, marking the conclusion of an unprecedented mission that surpassed all expectations. Rubio, alongside his Russian counterparts, cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin, executed a dramatic descent to the Earth's surface, safely landing in Kazakhstan aboard the Russian Soyuz MS-23 capsule at 5:17 p.m. local time (7:17 a.m. ET) on a Wednesday.
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THE WOODWORKING ANGEL
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled between rolling hills and lush green fields, there lived a man named David. He was a kind and gentle soul, known by everyone for his warm smile and willingness to lend a helping hand. David had always been healthy and full of life, but one day, his world took an unexpected turn.
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The Lost Rabbit: A Tale of Hope, Heartache, and Homecoming
Once upon a time in a quiet, leafy suburb, there lived a little rabbit named Cottontail. With its soft, snow-white fur and twitching pink nose, Cottontail was the embodiment of innocence and curiosity. The small backyard it called home was a sanctuary of lush green grass and fragrant wildflowers. Life couldn't be more perfect for this furry resident.
By Rabia Amir2 years ago in BookClub
Whispers of Resilience: Jeremie's Bipolar Odyssey
In a world where we often find solace in tales of extraordinary people achieving extraordinary feats, it's easy to overlook the unsung heroes among us. A Journey from Silence to Spoken Words, is a poignant reminder that heroism comes in many forms, sometimes in the quiet battles fought within our own minds.
By NII LANTEY PARKER2 years ago in BookClub
SUSAN. Content Warning.
In a distant village nestled deep within the rolling hills, there lived a young woman named Susan. Her name, with its ancient meanings, had always held a special place in her heart, even though she didn't fully understand the depths of its significance.
By Esse Naeemah Ali2 years ago in BookClub
