by Shikha Tailang

(AI generated translation of : रमेश साहब बन गया!)

It was two days ago. I met Ramesh in front of Raja Shopping Mall – getting out of a luxury car. Just like a sahab – a nice suit on the body, boots of a reputed company! Holding a beautiful expensive mobile in his hand. I was stunned. Ramesh, who once used to be in front of me in torn shorts and shirt, now looked like a person from a completely different world. I was drowning in a flood of thoughts while handling the broken helmet of my two-wheeler scooter.

I asked in surprise – ‘And Ramesh bhai! Hey, you have changed completely. How did this change happen?’

Ramesh said – ‘Come on friend! Let’s go to the cafe house in front. We will talk a lot there.’

Soon we both sat in the cafe house. After a while, a nice cup of coffee was brought. Sipping coffee, Ramesh started telling. He said – ‘Brother, you know that we both used to work for the same multinational company five years ago. Both of us earned well. While working, I started reading books on topics like self-help, financial management, motivation, etc. Slowly, I started to believe that one day I would leave this company and start something that would earn me a good income without doing much.

I asked – ‘Then what did you do to earn income?’

Ramesh said – ‘I decided that whatever my income will be, I will spend only 50% of it on ration, water, clothes, etc. I will save 20% on emergency expenses. I will invest the remaining 30% in shares, gold, property, monthly income plan, etc. Now I have a beautiful bungalow. I have bought four shops and have given them on rent. Share market, gold, property, etc. keep earning me a good amount directly or indirectly. Everything is running with such Jugaad. Now you tell me, what are you doing?’

I said – ‘Ramesh bhai! I am working for the same company like a bullock in a mill. What to do, luck does not favour me. I get my salary on the fifth of every month. I feel very happy when I get my salary. Then everything is cleared in 10-12 days! The rest of the time is spent just sitting with folded hands and waiting for the next salary. My income is not increasing as per the inflation. Now that you have given me a Gurumantra, I will also do something similar. Thanks, Ramesh bhai for opening my eyes!’

Moral of the story: Do not be disappointed at all about the situation. Think less and imitate successful people. You will be successful.

(imagenary story)