Building Life
English book, p. 223
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Positive Thinking gains and see the indirect benefits. To understand the importance of indirect benefits, it is crucial for a person to have a broad perspective. They must be able to look beyond the present for the sake of the future, accept temporary losses for long-term gains, and recognize the value of an action even if it benefits others. Such a person has a vision that not only perceives visible things but also sees the unseen. Only those who have foresight can work with an eye on indirect benefits. These are people who can plan strategically and understand not only their own desires but also the natural laws that exist outside of themselves and operate independently. If you want to accomplish something significant, the first thing you need to develop is a big heart. Without a big heart, you can never achieve great things. In other words, the indirect approach can be called the wise approach, and in this world, no great success can be achieved without a wise approach. POSITIVE THINKING I have read about the life of Swami Vivekananda (18631902). There was an incident I found particularly inspiring. This incident is not just a story; it holds a secret to life and is the key to success in this world. Swami Vivekananda had a Christian friend who greatly admired him. One day, this friend decided to test Swami

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