Hi Guys…To be RICH(not the DON way) in life how much education helps you. I mean many are who are not much qualified but rich might have not done much wrong things are there…
1) Is Education really important or its just a benefit?
2) Does luck plays an important role?Why?
3) If luck is imp then does it hold higher place then hardwork?
I feel being successful and rich are 2 different things. Successful can be considered as being satisfied with your self. I read a story for being satisfied in job, hope u people will like it.
A cab driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to impart his kind of training to corporate executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride.
I had flown into Dallas for the sole purpose of calling on a client. Time was of the essence and my plan included a quick turnaround trip from and back to the airport. A spotless cab pulled up. The driver rushed to open the passenger door for me and made sure I was comfortably seated before he closed the door. As he got in the driver's seat, he mentioned that the neatly folded Wall Street Journal next to me was for my use. He then showed me several tapes and asked me what type of music I would enjoy. Well! I looked around for a "Candid Camera!" Wouldn't you? I could not believe the service I was receiving! I took the opportunity to say, "Obviously you take great pride in your work. You must have a story to tell."
"You bet," he replied, "I used to be in Corporate America. But I got tired of thinking my best would never be good enough. I decided to find my niche in life where I could feel proud of being the best I could be. I knew I would never be a rocket scientist, but I love driving cars, being of service and feeling like I have done a full day's work and done it well. I evaluate my personal assets and... wham! I became a cab driver. One thing I know for sure, to be good in my business I could simply just meet the expectations of my passengers. But, to be GREAT in my business, I have to EXCEED the customer's expectations! I like both the sound and the return of being 'great' better than just getting by on 'average'"
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Cheers,
Ahmed
Edited by guess_gallery - 17 years ago1) Is Education really important or its just a benefit?
Just a benefit according to me / just a personal requirement to an extent. People comparatively much lesser educated than certain others, (a diploma / a degree in computer science as opposed to 3 to 4 years of post-doctoral training in academia) make 3 to 4 times more money per year here in the san francisco bay area (silicon valley) atleast ! In fact, that causes an outrage among biomedical research scientists, especially with dwindling NIH funds, thanks to war! This is just an example ofcourse.
2) Does luck plays an important role?Why?
Most certainly.. I won't say anything to support / prove that, because these are personal observations and experiences. I know several LUCKY people, who neither seemingly have excellent karma (gained in this life atleast 😆), nor excellent education / hard work.. They are plain lucky.
3) If luck is imp then does it hold higher place then hardwork?
I wouldn;t say higher / lower. I do believe that hard work will pay off some day or the other (that thought keeps me OFF Paxil 😆😆 you see ). Yet luck does play a major role in who you are , what you achieve and when you achieve it. Hard work pays off over a period of time.
Cheers,
Ahmed
