Dear All,
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There was a hunter who came into the possession of a special bird dog. The dog was the only one of its kind, because it can walk on water. One day he invited a friend to go hunting with him so that he could show off his prized possession. After some time, they shot a few ducks, which fell into the river. The man ordered his dog to run and fetch the birds. The dog ran on water to fetch the birds. The man was expecting a compliment about the amazing dog, but did not receive it. Being curious, he asked his friend if the friend had noticed anything unusual about the dog. The friend replied, “Yes, I did see something unusual about your dog. Your dog can’t swim!”
Success Principles
More than 90% of the people that we face everyday are negative. They choose to look at the hole in the middle rather than the doughnut. Do not expect compliments or encouragement from them. These are the people who cannot pull you out of your present situation. They can only push you down. So be aware of them, spend less time with them, and do not let them steal your dreams away from you.
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John N
From India, Madras
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There was a hunter who came into the possession of a special bird dog. The dog was the only one of its kind, because it can walk on water. One day he invited a friend to go hunting with him so that he could show off his prized possession. After some time, they shot a few ducks, which fell into the river. The man ordered his dog to run and fetch the birds. The dog ran on water to fetch the birds. The man was expecting a compliment about the amazing dog, but did not receive it. Being curious, he asked his friend if the friend had noticed anything unusual about the dog. The friend replied, “Yes, I did see something unusual about your dog. Your dog can’t swim!”
Success Principles
More than 90% of the people that we face everyday are negative. They choose to look at the hole in the middle rather than the doughnut. Do not expect compliments or encouragement from them. These are the people who cannot pull you out of your present situation. They can only push you down. So be aware of them, spend less time with them, and do not let them steal your dreams away from you.
Rgds,
John N
From India, Madras
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Hi John, That was a good one. A simple story but that explained so much. Regards, Muthukumar K
From India, Mumbai
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Unfortunately, negativity seems to be such an intrinsic part of our lives. We need to consciously train ourselves to see the positive rather than the negative around us.
That was very effectively put across by your post, John. Thanks.
From India, Hyderabad
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That was very effectively put across by your post, John. Thanks.
From India, Hyderabad
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Mr. John:
It's true in most cases, but this truth gives us many important lessons:
1. Achievements invite rivalry.
2. Never expect praise. If it comes, it's good; if it doesn't, it's even better.
3. Success is directly proportional to accusations and negativity.
4. Think twice before sharing your achievements with the general public.
5. "Neighbor's envy, owner's pride."
Regards,
N.K. Tiwari
From United States, Cambridge
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It's true in most cases, but this truth gives us many important lessons:
1. Achievements invite rivalry.
2. Never expect praise. If it comes, it's good; if it doesn't, it's even better.
3. Success is directly proportional to accusations and negativity.
4. Think twice before sharing your achievements with the general public.
5. "Neighbor's envy, owner's pride."
Regards,
N.K. Tiwari
From United States, Cambridge
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Hi John, How True! People don’t look at the positive side only at the negative side of you.Well said. Regards, Rajesh Kumar.
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That's very well explained. Rather, the story answered one of my questions which I was asking myself sometime back, i.e., "Why doesn't my boss praise me when a project is successful?" :) Thanks. It's such a relief after reading this story.
From India, Delhi
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That is a real tough time when we get negative remarks on our remarkable achievement. In fact, these kinds of people are those who could not become successful because of their own attitude. Just ignore them and get excited about your achievement, which is really worth it. A true thought revealed very nicely. Cheers!!!
Manoj
From India, Calcutta
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Manoj
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awesome i have a lab....so let me take him for a walk to the riverside and see if i can start hunting too.. i guess he knows swimming
From India, Mumbai
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There comes a point in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won't anymore... and who always will. So, don't worry about people from your past, there's a reason why they didn't make it to your future.
'Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.'
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'Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.'
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good one. But I am little apprehensive about 'do really 90% think negative'? any way. good story. there is a lesson. Keep posting. ravi.
From India, Ahmadabad
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From India, Ahmadabad
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VS, Another one for you "If my hands are fully occupied in holding on to something, I can neither give nor receive."
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