Questions, Questions, Questions….

May 29th, 2012
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Dearest Darling Friends,

One question changed the direction of my life. In a class my teacher Rajan asked this question to all present, ‘If you had all the money in this world, would you still do what you are doing today?’

This question shook me to the core. I was in the Iron and Steel trading business and doing very well I must say. However, the answer to this question, ”If you had all the money in this world, would you still do what you are doing today?’ was a resounding NO. I was doing that business for one reason. This was the only business I knew with scope to MAKE money. So, if I had all the money in the world I would surely NOT be doing that business. Then, what would I do? Surprisingly, there was no struggle for the answer. I loved being with people. Hence, if I had all the money in the world I would love to be with people. In two years time, I left my business to trusted employees and joined a training organisation Alma Mater.

Today we have our own organisation Life School. Its been a little more than 15 years since I moved into training. I have loved every moment of it. That decision to leave my business and join the training industry was one of the best decisions of my life.

It was a big decision. However, it was an easy decision.

Involved in routine life, taking care of day to day living, most of us forget to ask ourselves crucial questions like, ‘Is this the kind of life I truly want to live?’. ‘Do I want to live life this way forever?’ ‘Is there a better way to live this single life we have?’

One question when answered, changed my life.

With your permission, with intentions that are pure and strong, I invite you to think about answers to questions below. Like mine, maybe the answers will change the way you live your life.

If you had a book written about YOUR life, what would you chose the title to be? Have you started living THAT way? If yes, great. If no, what are you waiting for?

If you had a choice over the way you want to die – Accident / Disease / Natural (in your sleep after 100 years of fit life), what would you chose the method to be? Do I need to write more here….

If people had a choice over who their neighbor should be, who why and how many would chose you? Isn’t this so very interesting. While we might want to chose a CERTAIN person as our neighbour, will THAT person chose us? Does the answer say anything to you about you?

If they had a choice to marry again, would your life partner HAPPILY and TRULY chose you? This one is tricky. Don’t ask them the answer. Answer it honestly, yourself! Make the necessary corrections if needed. If you do ask your life partner for the answer, you must do so with courage in your heart and an ability to positively take honest news. Ready? If your are surprised with the answer, don’t blame me. I have already warned you.

If you had a choice over any 1 year of your life, which one would you love to relive and which ones would you want to rewrite? This answer guarantees smiles and frowns. It will help you to understand what do you long for and what you did wrong for? If you will contemplate a little, the answer will leave you wiser.

If you could chose to have any 3 abilities / attitudes that you don’t have today , which one would you chose? Why? This answer will reveal what you are LONGING for? In all likelihood, the answers will reveal to you your true goals / aspirations and even your self-esteem. Do take a long time in answering questions in this paragraph. When you arrive at the answers, think about them a little more. Chances are, you will want an exchange offer.

If you had to start your career all over again, would you be in the same career?

If you had to drop a quality that you have, which one would it be? Why? There ! This answer shows you how to become better with a simple decision. Lets do it ! Now !!!

Now one minefield of a question. What price are you willing to pay for your dreams / goals / ambitions to become a reality? Tricky, isn’t it? I bet you wouldn’t have thought about this. Not like this !!! Trust me. This is one question that you MUST answer. Your life, your future, your peace, might be depending on this.

All champions and history makers have answered this question at the crucial junction of taking the plunge ahead. Clarity on this question gave them the vision and strength for life ahead. May it do the same to you too.

With loads of love, prayers and best wishes,
Narendra Goidani
As I Live…I Learn

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  • Aartiirani

    Awesome, hard hitting and self realising…….

    Love u naren
    Aarti

  • Klbansal

    Dearest Naren,

    Love you so much!

    In day to day life, most of us are so occupied that we don’t even imagine about these type of questions you mentioned in today’s message.

    The questions are helpful in self introspection and effective decision making. I felt like standing before a mirror and seeing myself closely where to improve and what to drop out of my personality.

    I love reading your weekly life school messages and these are really inspiring!

    I thank Mr. Rajan, your teacher who made you available for all of us because he asked you this question in your class.

    Keep contributing richness in our lives! May God Bless you! Love you so much!

    CA. Krishan Lal Bansal, Pune

  • Smita

    Hi Naren,

    Gosh! This one was tough, haven’t still got over it.
    Thanks a lot !!!!!
    I never miss reading your mails and miss them if i dont receive them for long intervals too…
    God bless !

    Smita

  • Samira

    Hello Narenji,
    Your articles are always inspiring.. I love doing training,if you have opening in Delhi or Pune do let me know. It would really help me .

    Warm Regards,
    Samira L M.

  • Rahul Yadav

    Superb mail

  • Rajan Sharma

    Dear Narendra,

    Your questions can certainly shake a person out the slumber, we all tend to get into in our lifes. We find that even people going through a bad phase of life e.g. wifes tolerating physical and mental abuse from their drunkard or wayward husbands, newly wed brides bearing the brunt of social evils like dowry etc., are scarred to ask themselves these questions probably because of uncertain future the answers would bring. You have once again prompted me to ask myself these pertinent questions and I seek the courage and strength from God Almighty, to come up with the answers and pay the price to realize my dreams. I promise to share my experiences with you.

    With love.

    Rajan

  • Darryl Jude Menezes

    This is probably the toughest question one can ever ask one’s self , the fear of a “ No “ will trigger an avalanche of change , exit from the comfort zone and into the unknown , it requires great amount of courage to face the answer and stand exposed to the unexpected.

    Nevertheless there comes a time in everyone’s life when one needs to ask this question and move on , this is the only way one can explore the best that life can offer.

    Thanks for reminding me about this Q.

    God Bless.

  • Jyoti Gosavi

    Though the title of this article is ‘Questions, Questions, Questions….’ , it has given me reassuring answers. I believed i was willing to the required price for my dreams to become a reality. This article has made my conviction “THE” anchor to my peace and strength. Thank you so much for this direction.

    love
    jo

  • Pratik Neve

    Dear Sir,

    Awesome is the word which can describe this article!!!!!!! I read it very late, none the less it has come at a perfect point of time in my life..!!! I cant express in words as to how much thankful I am for this message from you.!!!

    Loving You infinitely.
    CA Pratik Neve.

  • Harish Ahuja

    Very nice :)

  • Dr Ashish

    Love you Naren,

    This is too tough, yes its very true ,one powerful question and a well thought of answer with an Absolute Clarity and life will not be the same again……I will definately answer to all the questions as it will help me to move to the next level……

    With love and Gratitude,
    Dr Ashish.

  • Pritam Parekh

    If you have all money,no money will be added to you.You shold try to distribute the money to society.Your work will be worship.Evey one should utilise their spare money for wellfare of others.With regards.Pritam Parekh

  • Revas22

    dear,naren,your lsm inspire readers to dream more, learn more,do more and become more.