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Agastya and the Vindhya Mountains: A Lesson in Influence and Leadership

Introduction Long ago, the Vindhya mountains began growing taller and taller every day. They became so huge that they even threatened to overshadow the mighty Himalayas and block the sun’s path across the sky. The cosmic gods grew worried. If the mountains kept growing, they could disrupt the balance of the entire universe. But the gods couldn’t stop them. The Vindhyas refused to listen to anyone. They wouldn’t bow to authority or accept any requests; they simply kept rising, proud and powerful. Now, the one person the Vindhyas deeply respected was their guru, the sage Agastya. He was their teacher and held in high reverence. So, the gods turned to Agastya and asked for his help. Agastya visited the mountains. The moment the Vindhyas saw him, they humbly bowed down to greet him, full of admiration. Agastya smiled and said, “I’m so pleased with your respect and devotion.” The mountains replied, “We are honored by your presence. Please tell us how we can serve you.” Agastya said, “There’...

The 10 Major Causes Of Failure In Leadership by Napoleon Hill

Introduction Leadership quality is something that most people want to develop to grow in their lives and grab bigger opportunities. These skills can be developed by us over time if we work on ourselves, be it in school or we can learn from our parents, community, etc. It can be in any part of our life including personal, professional, or social. One who can inspire others and set examples for others can be a good leader. To become a good leader, you need to learn, adopt and follow the qualities of great leaders. There are 10 major causes of failure in leadership given by Napoleon Hill in his book “Think and Grow Rich”. 10 Major Causes Of Failure In Leadership 1. Inability to organize details: Efficient leadership requires the ability to organize details and master them. A genuine leader is never too busy to do anything or give attention to any emergency. Successful leaders must be the master of all the details connected with their position. 2. Unwillingness to render humble service: Na...

The Seven Spiritual Laws for Prosperity

Introduction There are several spiritual laws that can bring true prosperity to our lives. The realization and implementation of these laws can transform anyone’s life with abundant riches. A life dedicated to these seven spiritual laws can be called a life of harmony, joy, and peace. The seven spiritual laws for prosperity Law 1: The Vacuum Law If we want to receive something new, then we must create a space in our mind to accommodate that new thing. The vacuum law of prosperity promotes the concept of letting go of old ideas before we can act upon any other idea. We can understand this law with the help of a very practical example, generally, we face space problems in our homes. This happens when we purchase a new article for our house without scrapping old stuff. The vacuum law of prosperity simply stresses the activity of creating space i.e., getting rid of old ideas and memories to receive prosperity from everywhere and create a vacuum to hold it. Law 2: The Circulation Law Someon...

Hara Hachi Bu: The Reason Why The Japanese Live A Hundred Years Or More

Introduction ‘Hara Hachi Bu' is a Japanese saying which means, eat until you are 80% full. Experts today, after a lot of research have reached the conclusion that this is the key to a long, and healthy life. The author mentioned Okinawa Island in Japan, in his book Ikigai, which has the longest-living people in the world who live up to 100 years or even more. They have been following the principle of ‘Hara Hachi Bu’, practicing which the Okinawans are able to achieve longevity. Following are the 6 most effective ways that help you follow ‘Hara Hachi Bu’: Ways to follow ‘Hara Hachi Bu' 1) Reset your Muscle Memory: Reset your stomach’s muscle memory so that it gets used to smaller meals which will take around 15-20 meals. When you regularly eat smaller meals for a few days, it resets the muscle memory of your stomach. 2) Don’t get over-hungry: Eat consciously but do not starve yourself for long because then it will lead to over-eating and making poor food choices. It makes your...