Dear HR Professionals,
I have received the following two lessons which I want to share with all of you. I hope you will find them useful.
Lesson 1: Taking Action
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. 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.
Lesson 2: Self-Worth
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, 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 two lessons which I want to share with all of you. I hope you will find them useful.
Lesson 1: Taking Action
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. 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.
Lesson 2: Self-Worth
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, 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 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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
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From India, Mumbai
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From India, Mumbai
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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
From India, Lucknow
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From India, Lucknow
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Both stories are expedient for the real scenarios of life. Almighty God helps those people who help themselves. Thanks for sharing such motivational stories.
Best Regards,
Akhtar.
From Saudi Arabia, Dammam
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Best Regards,
Akhtar.
From Saudi Arabia, Dammam
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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.
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Supriya
From India, Pune
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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
From India, Mumbai
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From India, Mumbai
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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
From India, Delhi
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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.
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Geetha
From India, Bangalore
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Geetha
From India, Bangalore
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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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Muslim Bhagat
BS in Public Administration
From Pakistan, Karachi
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Muslim Bhagat
BS in Public Administration
From Pakistan, Karachi
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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
From Nepal, Kathmandu
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From Nepal, Kathmandu
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Good story. But what if it were announced that one should not be that greedy? A 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.
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Arjun
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From India, Mumbai
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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
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From India, Mumbai
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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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From United Kingdom, London
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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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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
From India, Jamshedpur
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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...
Regards,
M.J. Subramanyam, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
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I leave it to the intelligent Cite HRians to come out with what they infer or think about this. Awaiting your response...
Regards,
M.J. Subramanyam, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
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