The School of Life Vinay and Dinesh were close friends. While Vinay discontinued his education, Dinesh studied well, entered into business, and became very wealthy. In spite of this affluence, he did not get satisfaction and happiness from life. Vinay and Dinesh met after fifteen...
Being Creative There was a cut-throat competition between the two stores in Bangalore. One store hung a banner in its window: “If you need it, we have it.” The other store was not long in coming up with a real gem. Its banner said…
Learning from Travels A salesman has to travel a lot. As soon as the journey begins, he opens a book and reads with concentration. A fellow traveller soon interrupts and asks, “Do you always read with the book held upside down?” The salesman looks...
The Quick-witted Astrologer An astrologer foretold the death of a lady whom Louis XI passionately loved. When she died, the king imagined that the astrologer’s prediction was the cause of it. He sent for the man, intending to have him thrown through the window, as...
Praise and Punishment Once upon a time, an emperor divided his work with his prime minister. The prime minister was to do all the scolding and punishment and the emperor all the praising and rewarding. This way, the emperor thought, his stock with the people...
Creative Problem Solving A man came to a grocery shop. Without buying anything, he stood observing a broken window in the shop. He told the owner that he was prepared to repair the window, as he was an expert, and demanded Rs. 200 for the...
Turn Weaknesses into Strengths An innkeeper’s business was failing. None of his tactics to improve his declining fortune worked. In desperation, he consulted a wise man. The wise man told him, “It is very simple. Just change the name of the inn.” “How can I?”...
Don’t Take People for Granted A boy, generally known in the village as being not too bright, was annoying the busy blacksmith. Hoping to scare him away, the blacksmith held a red-hot piece of iron under the boy’s nose. “If you give me one...
Learn Less When in Stress Matajura wanted to become a great swordsman, but his father said he wasn’t quick enough and could never learn. Determined, Matajura went to the famous duellist Banzo and asked to become his pupil. “How long will it take me to...
Anyone can be Clever A beggar, standing in front of a house, asked for alms. A young lady came out of the house. Seeing the man she commented, “You seem to be able-bodied and healthy. You must be strong enough to work.” The beggar...
