“Leaders don’t manage from conference rooms; they lead from the floor.” – Taiichi Ohno Introduction When Ram, Sita, and Lakshman were living in the forest during exile, Ravan kidnapped Sita. Lord Ram had two choices. The easy choice was to simply ask Lakshman to go and search for her. But instead, he chose a wiser path. First, he tried to understand who Ravan was and how powerful he was.
Story: The Mountain Man In a small village in Bihar lived Dashrath Manjhi. A huge mountain blocked the village from schools, markets, and hospitals. One day, Dashrath’s wife fell seriously ill. The long route around the mountain delayed medical help. Sadly, she did not survive. In this painful plateau of life, where nothing changed, and everything felt stuck, Dashrath made a bold decision: “If the mountain is the problem… I
The Father, the Son, and the Horse (Short Story) A father and his son were going to a village with their horse. First, the son rode the horse. People criticised him for making his father walk. Then the father rode. People criticised him for being selfish. Then both rode. People criticised them for being cruel to the horse. Then both walked. People laughed at them for being foolish. Finally, the
When I turned 55, I looked back at my life and smiled at the expectations I had at 15. Back then, I thought life would stay exactly as it was, perfect and permanent. But life had other plans. Here’s what I believed then, and what I know now. What I Expected at 15 At that age, my dreams were simple yet ambitious: I should always look smart and handsome. People
A Zen student once asked his teacher, “How long will it take me to master Zen?” The teacher replied, “Ten years.” The student said, “I’ll work harder, ten hours a day if I must! How long then?” The teacher smiled, “Twenty years.” Moral of the Story: Calmness cannot be rushed. It is not about doing nothing; it is about doing the right thing at the right time. What Does