Invest in people
It is usually perceived that
investments are more materialistic and is associated with cash
richness.
It is a proven theory that investing in
people is more worthwhile than investments in other areas.
The key is to be empathetic with people
around us and their situations and try to help them where ever and
when ever possible. It is actually interesting to note that the
physical and moral support provided during their distress carries
more weight than the financial assistance.
In my observation I felt that there are
three types of people who are worth investing in, those who really
value and look at you as a friend, a good boss, a well wisher, or
some one whom you love, etc....
- Those of the people with whom we are associated either personally or professionally:
We are in a position of slight
advantage either in position in service or business, or a situation
where we can help them financially, or otherwise, be of help during
their professional or personal problems.
- Those who are in a better position than us, in terms of profession, business or otherwise and can be a matter of pride for us to be associated with.
- business partners and associates who are almost in the equal position and stature, where there is a lot of mutual give and take.
- And,finally,, friends and relatives with whom we have a strong personal and emotional bondage, who care for us and for we whom we care for. Relationship where there is no expectation from both the sides except love care and concern.
With the uncertainity due to the magic
played by time, it is not just money and power which makes one
successful, but the number of people who really care.
The investment in people need not
necessarily pay us back materialitically alone, since we need a lot
more than just material things to live our life with fulfilment.
Remember “what goes around comes
around”.
Our
Indian culture speaks of helping others as the purpose of existence.
परोपकारार्थमिदं
शरीरम् =
This body is for service unto others
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