Living in a country like India will always earn you great
values. We all have been taught that we should obey the elders and respect
them. All other teachings that have been adding values to our life include
honesty, sincerity and generosity. Unfortunately, how hard we may try; we
cannot stick to those traditional values in today’s fanciful world.
Here, I am not demotivating readers to forget the values that
have been traditionally accepted worldwide. The question is ‘Can you fulfil
each and every promise you make’? If not, then who are you boasting of great
traditional values.
We need to learn to say no. At times, it becomes necessary
to refuse somebody’s proposal. Imagine, you are always in the habit of helping
others and you are always up for them. What if you cannot keep your word in a
situation which really does not allow you to live up to the expectations of others?
Helping others is good but you need to be aware of the fact
that you cannot be available every time for everyone’s help. So, beware of making
false promise that might affect your goodwill.
For example, you are in the middle of an important project
while you neighbour approaches you with a mood to watch a cricket match. Both
are vital to you; what will you prefer. You need to have a clear idea of what
is important to you at that time. However, the best way to say no is to saying
it politely. Make the other person understand your situation and refuse him in
a nice way.
You are not obliged to accompany your friends for a movie every
time. Better be focused on your goals and adjust these distractions in a way
that it should not divert you from your goals. Even if you waste a single day,
it can affect your plan of achieving your goals.
