Safe Harbour On Both Sides

became dishonest. Using underhanded means, he pushed the man out and took full control of the business. I met this man during that time. He was deeply distressed— so much so that he even considered ending his life. I told him, “You had two assets: one was the business, and the other is your own self. You lost the business—but you still have yourself. Why grieve so much over what’s lost? Focus on what remains. Use your strength, wisdom, and effort. With the help of God, you will succeed again.” The man understood. He let go of the past and started afresh. With hard work and determination, he built a new business. A few years later, he surpassed the partner who had once wronged him. That man remained where he was, while this gentleman moved far ahead. This is the secret of life and progress: Where there is hardship, there is also opportunity. Where there is loss, there are also means to gain. Where there are enemies, there are also friends. Where there are shadows, there is also light. Where there is rejection, there is also acceptance. A wise person never loses hope. He never gives up. He forgets the past and looks toward the future. He rises again after every fall. He never sees failure as final.