The Book of Life

INSIGHTS OF THE WISE of ferocious animals to keep people at a safe distance. Similarly, in every phase of life, there is a boundary. Those who stay within this limit stay safe. Those who go beyond the boundary cannot protect themselves from accidents, whether inside or outside the zoo. THE COURAGE TO FACE CHALLENGES J .R.D. Tata ranks among India’s greatest industrialists. At 85 years old, he was still flying airplanes and skiing on snow. When asked about the secret to his vitality at such an advanced age, he replied: “One of the things that keep me young is the fact that I am prepared to live dangerously. You must be prepared to take risks—risk in business, sport, marriage, everything—to make life worthwhile.” (Hindustan Times, 13 July 1991) There is an American saying: “No risk, no gain.” Why do risk and danger lead a person to success? Because risk awakens hidden strength. It transforms an ordinary individual into an extraordinary one. A person who never faces challenges and always avoids risks becomes lazy and complacent. His natural talents stay asleep. He is like a seed that never breaks open to grow