Fighting Off Despair

relative replied, “O.K., I will try”. The man just trusted his relative. He had full two months at his disposal but still none of the arrangements could be made and he was unable to fly abroad. At last he received his relative’s message saying that for some reason he had not been able to oblige him. This message reached him when the time for him to depart was already over. The former had applied himself to getting his passport with great interest, so he completed the task in spite of having very little time. The latter did not take any interest, as it was not for himself. That is why trivial things became an excuse for him to do nothing in spite of his having a long time in which to help his relative. When a person takes an interest in his work, his mind becomes fully dedicated to accomplishing his purpose. He is ready to make any sacrifice to this end. The result is that he completes the task in a matter of days which, another person who has no interest in it, is unable to do in weeks and months. Plan the Best Use of Your Resources Delivering a speech at a public function in New Delhi, Admiral S.N. Kohli, former Navy chief said, "Success is wholly a thing of the mind. When one has the will, one will find ways and means to achieve one's goals, but in its absence one will simply say, ‘It's just not possible.’" As an example he cited an incident which had taken place during the Indo-Pak War of December 1971. An attack had to be made on Karachi harbour and the only war planes the Indian navy had were designed basically for defensive roles. The attack was nevertheless carried out quite successfully—much to the astonishment