Author: Bhavya Mangla
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Why Positive Thinking is Important
Story: The Black Dot (Source: Internet) One day, a professor entered the classroom and announced a surprise test. Hearing this, all students got anxious and started thinking about what would come up in the test. The professor distributed the question paper, with the front side facing down. After handing over the papers to all the…
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Trainer Competency
“Some of the brightest minds in the country can be found on the last benches of the classroom.” — Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Introduction In Mahabharata, Krishna performed the role of Arjun’s charioteer throughout the battle, but he was much more than that. He was Arjun’s mentor, gently guiding and advising him at every step. This relationship…
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RESPONSE AND REACTION
Story of a Meditating Monk and an Empty Boat A monk decides to meditate alone, away from his monastery. He takes his boat out to the middle of the lake, moors it there, closes his eyes and begins his meditation. After a few hours of undisturbed silence, he suddenly feels the bump of another boat…
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Difference Between Coaching and Mentoring
“The mind is not a vessel that needs filling, but wood that needs igniting.” — Plutarch Introduction In Mahabharata, Krishna performed the role of Arjun’s charioteer throughout the battle, but he was much more than that. He was Arjun’s mentor, gently guiding and advising him at every step. This relationship stands as exemplary even today when we…
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND JOY
Story of a rich man with a Lamborghini This is a story of a very rich man, who was not feeling well and called his guru to be at his home for an important occasion. When the guru reached his home, the rich man told him that today he has purchased the most expensive gift…