All around us we find everyone is striving to lead a modern life in a country which is steeped in age old traditions; aspiring to achieve the pinnacle of success though humbly; and at the same time trying to find a sacred individualistic space. There is a great deal of disenchantment, fragility, anger and despair in life, because the mind is not satisfied with just success and materialistic gains. Sometimes we forget that peace is inherent in us and has to be delved within and not sought outside in this materialistic world. Some incidents remind us that it is the act of goodness that brings peace and carves a niche of sacred space for one. Renowned motivator & author N. Raghuraman has highlighted in these stories how some ordinary people through their insight and seemingly simple acts, managed to bring extraordinary happiness and satisfaction in their life and of others. The book inspires one to live happily and find a sacred space by doing something good for the society.Each story carries its own unique moral. These crisp real stories on various themes—ranging from friendship, compassion, and reverence for elders—will move the reader and help them find fulfillment.Contents   Foreword — Pgs. 5 50. A Customer is also a Father — Pgs. 123 SECTION-I 51. Teach Tramps to Perform — Pgs. 125  Love Makes The World Go Round — Pgs. 11 52. Think Big to Achieve — Pgs. 127 1. Sow Courtesy, Reap Love — Pgs. 13 53. Speak Less, Listen — Pgs. 129 2. Assume Nothing. Better Ask — Pgs. 16 54. Respond, Don’t React — Pgs. 131 3. Have the Will to Keep Trying — Pgs. 18 55. Call of Power from Within — Pgs. 133 4. Remember and You will be Remembered — Pgs. 20 56. A Thought for All — Pgs. 135 5. Safeguard Self-Esteem, Cut Employee Attrition — Pgs. 22 57. Judicious Decision — Pgs. 137 6. Breathe Your Dream to Realise it — Pgs. 25 58. Learn to Coexist — Pgs. 139 7. Let the Old Lead the New — Pgs. 27 59. Help Postman Survive — Pgs. 141 8. Excellence as a Matter of Habit — Pgs. 30 60. True to Your Calling — Pgs. 143 9. Kids, Trust Your Parents Implicitly — Pgs. 32 61. Train Your Mind — Pgs. 145 10. Be Thankful for Gifts Given — Pgs. 34 62. Success Needs Sweat and More — Pgs. 147 11. Acquire New Skills to Excel — Pgs. 36 63. Each Individual is Important — Pgs. 149 12. There is Life Beyond Divorce — Pgs. 39 64. From Dad, with Love — Pgs. 151 13. Go Beyond Call of Duty to Save Lives — Pgs. 41 65. Try to Avoid Human Errors — Pgs. 153 14. Nature Helps Those with a Nice Heart — Pgs. 43 66. The Beauty Within — Pgs. 155 15. Happiness Lies Where the Road to Expectations Ends — Pgs. 45 SECTION-IV 16. Being a Mother is a Full-Time, Fully Satisfying Job — Pgs. 47  You are Supreme. Give Yourself a Chance — Pgs. 157 17. Steal Those Little Moments of Happiness — Pgs. 49 67. Looks are Deceptive — Pgs. 159 18. Friends, Enemies of the Unexpected Kind — Pgs. 51 68. Be a One-Man Army — Pgs. 161 SECTION-II 69. Learn to Love — Pgs. 163 Dream, But be Determined First — Pgs. 53 70. Stop to Conquer — Pgs. 165 19. Will, not Funds, Rings in Success — Pgs. 55 71. Choose Values, not Valued Possessions — Pgs. 167 20. Draw Strength from Your Weakness — Pgs. 57 72. Be Curious to Learn — Pgs. 169 21. Think a While: How Human are You? — Pgs. 59 73. Religious Books Cleanse — Pgs. 171 22. Be Instant in Kindness to a Lonely Soul — Pgs. 61 74. The Other India — Pgs. 173 23. Nothing’s More Satisfying than Sharing — Pgs. 64 75. Motivate Kids for Physical Development — Pgs. 175 24. Trust People First, not Technology — Pgs. 66 76. If One Door Closes, Others Open — Pgs. 177 25. Change Yourself to Tame Adversity — Pgs. 69 77. Fight for a Just Cause — Pgs. 179 26. Education, the Cornerstone of Good Life — Pgs. 71 78. Keep the Fire of Will Burning — Pgs. 181 27. Perceptions can Ruin. Be Objective — Pgs. 74 79. The New Education Mantra — Pgs. 183 28. Inclusive Growth must for a Stable Society — Pgs. 76 80. Listen to the Less Qualified Employee — Pgs. 185 29. Hone, Nourish the ‘X Factor’ in You — Pgs. 78 81. Keep the Moral Fabric Stain-Free — Pgs. 187 30. There is Always Light at the End of the Tunnel — Pgs. 80 82. Brain vs. Conscience Who do You Listen To? — Pgs. 190 31. Tap the Non-Expressive Rural Market — Pgs. 83 83. Always say ‘Thanks’ It’s Our Culture — Pgs. 193 32. Unconditional Love of the Canine Kind — Pgs. 85 SECTION-V 33. Teach Children to Respect Money — Pgs. 87 Future’s Waiting. Brace for it — Pgs. 195 34. Look Beyond the Obvious — Pgs. 89 84. You have to Decide When Life Offers Temptations — Pgs. 197 35. People in Need Do Need You — Pgs. 91 85. Only Unmatched Efforts Bring Appreciation — Pgs. 199 36. Relish Humour in Life — Pgs. 93 86. Keep the Fire of Curiosity Burning — Pgs. 201 37. Note Down Expenses Save on Pocket Money — Pgs. 95 87. Look at a Problem from All Angles — Pgs. 203 38. Small can be Big — Pgs. 97 88. Give a Corporate Look to Education Business — Pgs. 205 SECTION-III 89. Sacrifice has No Boundaries — Pgs. 207 Seek Answers From Deep Within — Pgs. 99 90. No Alternative to Dedication — Pgs. 209 39. Joys of Selfless Service — Pgs. 101 91. Do Good to Get Back Good — Pgs. 211 40. Observe and Understand — Pgs. 103 92. Be Determined Never Give Up — Pgs. 213 41. Small Steps, Big Help — Pgs. 105 93. Never say Retire — Pgs. 215 42. Words that can Rouse a Nation — Pgs. 107 94. Perception can Cut Both Ways — Pgs. 217 43. One Act of Kindness can Change a Life — Pgs. 109 95. Think Success to Succeed — Pgs. 219 44. Make Attention to Details a Habit — Pgs. 111 96. Money Alone can’t Lead to Failure — Pgs. 221 45. Bequeathal of Music for the Sake of Posterity — Pgs. 113 97. Don’t Forget to Thank Your Company Firewall — Pgs. 223 46. Utterances can Soothe and Shear — Pgs. 115 98. Wanna be Sexy? Be Intelligent First — Pgs. 225 47. Truth must Prevail, but Softly — Pgs. 117 99. Age is but a Number for a Winner — Pgs. 227 48. Make Your Child Your Friend — Pgs. 119 100. Experience Real Situations to be Creative — Pgs. 229 49. Do It Yourself, Discover — Pgs. 121 101. Have the ‘Madness’ to Win — Pgs. 231

Personality Development : Self-Help - Ordinarily Extraordinary (Pb)

Ordinarily Extraordinary (Pb) - by - Prabhat Prakashan

Ordinarily Extraordinary (Pb) - All around us we find everyone is striving to lead a modern life in a country which is steeped in age old traditions; aspiring to achieve the pinnacle of success though humbly; and at the same time trying to find a sacred individualistic space.