Its all about priority
I randomly picked a book from Crossword-Ahmedabad while I was visiting India. Book name is ”Who will cry when u die” and author is Robin Sharma. Book title really striked me, author’s previous book ” Monk who sold his Ferrari” also I found thought provoking. Without any hunch , I just bought this book.
Earlier when I used to write blogs most of the times I would end up writing quotes or some nice sentences from books. I used to collect sentences,the ones which have strong impact and convey message in a strong manner.But this time,I would just suggest to read this book since its a very small book with two hours time frame.This Book does not speak much about death. When we see books with this kind of title, we feel reluctant to pick those books. Why to read related to death right now. My mom’s first expression was similar to that when she saw this book in my hand. I tried to tell her book is not about death, in fact it treasures thoughts on peace,purpose,passion and profound wisdom. It motivates you and gives a lesson in a gentle way to appreciate people around us and gift of their knowledge/learning to what they have to say. Book does not teach anything new but it teaches you to approach life with beautiful-humble way. Book is certainly insightful and strikingly inspiring.
Robin Sharma has described 101 topics to improve your life. Although this book touched me very deeply and made me introspect myself. I really luved one story from this book. Story is on priority and importance of priority.
Its a story of an old lighthouse keeper. The man had only a limited amount of oil to keep his beacon lit so that passing ships could avoid the rocky shore. One night, a man who lived close by needed to borrow some of this precious commodity to light his home. so the lighthouse keeper gave him some of his own. Another night, a traveler begged for some oil to light his lamp so he could keep on traveling. The lighthouse keeper also complied with this request and gave him the amount he needed. The next night, the lighthouse keeper was awakened by a mother banging on his door. She prayed for some oil so that she could illuminate her home and feed her family. Again he agreed. Soon all oil was gone and his beacon went out. Many ships ran aground and many lives were lost because the lighthouse keeper forgot to focus on his priority. He neglected his primary duty and paid a high price.
We all are very good humans and we always complied by other people pain. But at same time, we have to focus our own priority before we misdirect the boat of our own life.
Great blogpost. Yes, we all need to focus on our own priority before we misdirect the boat of our own life. It is very true! Thanks for sharing. Keep the good work!
Olina
Great post! I love the story you use. I don’t know what I would have done in the lighthouse keepers position but I definitely agree with the message. I think that it is important for all of us to focus on our priorities so that we can evaluate the decisions we make.
Priority.. I fully agree that one should focus on their own priorities.. To know what’s your priority that’s more important.. once you have that answer than one should focus on list of priorities.. I read this book as well and found very interesting.. a small book and i suggest that one should read it! Keep up the good work, Eks! Trusha