𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬!
One of the trainees asked the senior leader, “What should we do to reach your position?” The response was both profound and thought-provoking:
The leader responded - “Everyone’s journey is unique. You can’t expect Lata Mangeshkar to play cricket like Sachin Tendulkar, and vice versa. Similarly, don’t compare my journey with yours. Let me ask you, how many centuries did Sachin score in his entire cricket career?”
Someone answered, “51 in test matches.” He quickly calculated, “That’s 51 centuries out of 400 innings, or about 12.76%. A great player like Sachin scored centuries only 12.76% of the time. Now, considering an average 40-year corporate journey, how many years do you think will be the best?”
This moment made me think deeply. Are we really chasing success by comparing our journeys to others? Or are we trusting our own paths and finding happiness in them?
The leader made a valid point: in a long and successful career, only a handful of years may stand out as truly exceptional. The rest will be a mix of challenges and growth. We should focus on the journey and not just the results. If we find value in every step, the end result will always be rewarding.
A few additional thoughts:
• 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow. Don’t be disheartened by setbacks; they are a part of the journey. Even if you think you are taking a few steps backward, always remember that to win a long jump competition, the athlete always steps back first.
• 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬: Every achievement, no matter how small, is a step forward. Recognize and celebrate these moments.
• 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡: Everyone’s journey is different. Trust that your unique path will lead you to where you’re meant to be. Do not try to compare your journey with others.
• 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Continuously seek knowledge and skills. Adapt and evolve with changing circumstances.
What are your thoughts on this perspective?
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