The Path to Success

THE PATH TO SUCCESS Adopting a realistic approach, people should plan their lives based on their capabilities rather than solely on their children’s ambitions. A gentleman worked for a Government Department but felt his income was insufficient for his children’s progress. Consequently, he left the service and ventured into business to earn more and provide better opportunities for his children’s progress. However, he did not achieve the desired success in his business. Owing to stress, he eventually contracted cancer and succumbed to the disease before earning extra money for his children. This unfortunate occurrence is common and has destructive consequences for most people. In such situations, individuals must adopt a realistic approach. They should plan their lives based on their capabilities rather than solely on their ambitions for their children. The matter of their children’s future should be entrusted to the children themselves. They should never destroy themselves for the sake of the children and, ultimately, themselves. The greatest guarantee for children’s progress lies in cultivating the spirit of action within them. They