Over-dependent on Other?
The inevitable consequence of poverty is dependence.
– Samuel Johnson
We need the help of others to
succeed in life. However, we should not become over dependent on people and
paralysed if there is no help. We will require some special professional help
from experts such as doctors, lawyers and coaches which we cannot avoid. We
should become independent for doing simple things.
Consider the following:
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Can you drive your car without your driver?
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Can you make your own coffee if someone is not
available to make it for you?
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Can you clean your house or car yourself?
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Washing and ironing your clothes?
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Trimming and maintaining your garden yourself
without anyone’s help?
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Typing your project report without the help of your
typist or secretary?
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Can you make some basic food items without
help?
Over the next two
weeks, identify at least ten areas for which you totally depend on someone. Every week choose two things and check
if you could do it yourself. If you do this sincerely, two things will happen.
One, you will learn to become self-dependent. Two, your self-confidence will go
up! (From my book '365 Exciting Ways to Live')
NC Sridharan
www.thetimefoundation.com
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