The Secret
Two brothers Naveen and Pramod belonged to a modest family and lived in a mediocre house in a small township of Uttar Pradesh. Their father was working with government as a superintendent. The family was happy with their life. The father would go to the office on his old Bajaj Scooter, mother, like a traditional woman would look after the house, and the sons as usual were busy with their school, home- work and tests. Life was going on smoothly, with not very high ambitions or aspirations. They did not feel bad or jealous as to what their neighbors were eating. what vehicle they were driving. Naveen and Pramod's father, Ram Lal was quite satisfied and contented with whatever he had.
Out of the two brothers, Naveen the elder one was a highly unassuming child, very quiet but intelligent and hard working. Whereas Pramod was just the opposite, very playful, a big prankster and care-free type. He did not take his studies or for that matter any work seriously. Since they were studying in the same school, so all teachers and students grew very fond of Naveen because of his good behavior and excellent academic performance. He became the darling of all and sundry. Pramod too was very fond of his brother and affectionate towards him but somehow tempera mentally he could not imbibe good qualities that Naveen had. Since there was not much age difference between them, they were more like good friends than brothers.
Exams were drawing near and both had started preparing for that. After about a month, the result was declared, Naveen stood first whereas Pramod had failed in all major subjects. He was very depressed and started crying. He was feeling bad thinking that they have both studied together but how come his brother has done so well but his own performance is dismal. Their father Ram Lal summoned him and told him the secret of Naveen's success. He explained that consistent hard work and not loosing sight of your goal is the mantra of success. Those who can internalize their goals can actually achieve them also. The father continued and told Pramod that nothing much has been lost as yet. You still have many more years to accomplish what you have lost now, but you also must remember you can not waste or lose time again and again and then keep hoping that things will be alright. 'THE SECRET is- set your targets and then strive hard to achieve those.
