Wisdom or Excuse
When you think you are wise but it's something else in truth.

Wisdom or Excuse

Finding the Right Path: Balancing Wisdom and Action

In our journey through life, wisdom often serves as a guiding light, showing us the way forward based on our experiences and reflections. But sometimes, this wisdom can become a roadblock, stopping us from reaching our goals and dreams. Let's explore this balance between understanding and taking action, using simple stories to illustrate.

# The Story of Rahul's Job

Imagine Rahul, a wise young man working in a big company. He knows much about his job and has been doing it for years. But when he thinks about moving up the ladder, he hesitates. He tells himself it's safer to stay where he is, considering it's wise not to take risks. However, deep down, Rahul is just scared of what might happen if he tries something new.

# Neha's Dream of Writing

Meet Neha, a girl with a big dream of becoming a writer. She has so many ideas and loves to write, but she seems to need more time to start. Neha says she needs more time to prepare or that her writing needs to be better. She thinks she's being wise by waiting for the perfect moment, but she's just afraid of failing.

# Raj's Artistic Talent

Then there's Raj, a talented artist who loves to create beautiful things. He dreams of showing his art to the world but always holds back. Raj tells himself that the art world is tough and that success is uncertain, so it's better not to try. But in reality, he's just afraid of rejection and doesn't believe in himself enough.

# The Courage of Priya

Now, let's talk about Priya, a determined young woman with a business idea that she's passionate about. Despite knowing the risks involved, Priya decides to leap of faith and start her own company. She faces challenges along the way but stays focused on her goal, never letting fear hold her back. Priya shows us that true wisdom is about having the courage to pursue our dreams, even when they are scary.

Conclusion: Finding Our Path

In life, it's essential to balance wisdom and action. While it's good to learn from our past experiences and think things through, we shouldn't let fear or hesitation stop us from chasing our dreams. Just like Priya, let's embrace our aspirations with courage and determination, knowing that true wisdom lies in taking that first step forward.

Anita Rao Potnis

Multi-Biz Entrepreneur-The Mind Stream(Training/Coaching/Consulting), The Money Stream (Investments, Insurance, Loans) , Meraki Eco Design(Design Build & Residential Interiors)

9 个月

Super cool Jaya Bhateja (MCC-ICF) The image of wisdom being like shade card of paints with many shades to it. And like we really look for the right shade of colour for our paint/upholstery, we could tap into the right shade of wisdom ????

Rajesh Gangwani

Executive & Leadership Communication Coach | My work lies at the intersection of leadership and communication. I enable senior and emerging leaders to leverage the power of their presence to create influence and impact.

10 个月

I think Priya’s story is your storyJaya??

Emmanuel David, ACC ICF

Board Member, Independent Director, Strategic Leader, Influencer, Coach

11 个月

Jaya Bhateja (MCC-ICF) nicely framed. I hope it spurs the readers to action. Thank you

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