Story of rags to riches in about 350-400 words
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From Rags to Riches
Often on life's journey we unexpectedly meet someone or get to hear about someone whose success story touches us to the core of our soul. Last month I had to go to Chennai to attend a seminar on Active Teaching Strategies in the Classroom. It was a long journey. I often carry a book to while away the time. The passenger on the adjoining seat was quite impressed to see me reading. As the plane took off, and steadied for the 3 hour long flight, I eased my self into the seat and began reading.
My fellow passenger could not hold himself, and struck up a conversation with
me. I closed my book and began enjoying his loquacity. From his words I came to
know that he was a great admirer of persons who loved books. He shared with me
a rags-to-riches story of one of his friends. The story was a real inspiration
for me. The following is the narration of what he recounted:
"Twenty years ago when I was in my 10th class. I had a classmate who
belonged to a poor family. He wore old ragged clothes; he shoes used to be in
need of repair all the time. Often I saw him distributing newspapers in the
colony where I lived. In fact he delivered the newspaper at my house too. He
always exuded confidence, determination, and focus. He had been distributing
newspapers since he was 7 years old. He earned enough to pay his school fee and
provide for his small family, which consisted of him and his mother only. His
father had died in a road accident. It is true that fortune favours the brave
and courageous. This classmate of mine who distributed newspapers, his employer
was a compassionate man. Seeing the boy's dedication to work, and taking pity
on him he once called him to office and asked,"Would you like to study in
a school? I will pay the admission fee and your monthly fee also. But there is
a condition. You will always have to pass the exams and tests in top grades."
The boy was so happy. He replied,"Sir, I have always wanted to study. I
accept your condition. The day I score less than 80% I will stop going to the
school."
Thenceforth people always saw him with his books. Even while distributing
newspapers, he carried his books. He would study, study, and study any free
time he got. As a result, he did exceptionally well. He topped in all the
exams. His employer was proud of him. He got him admitted to college. He did
better at college. He topped the city. And then he topped the Civil Services
Examination. The day he cleared the Civil Services Examination, he went to
his employer touched his feet and said,'It is all because of you. I cannot ever
thank you." This boy is now the Deputy Commissioner of Chennai. I am going
to attend his wedding." I was so thrilled and inspired to hear this rag to
riches story. I did not feel my time wasted. It was more inspiring than
the book I had planned to read. The plane touched down smoothly. We had reached
our destination.