Once upon a time, there lived a Sarpanch (chief of the village) in a small village. Though it was a small village, the Sarpanch was known as 'The Best Adviser' in the periphery of the village. 'Everything will go well, if you follow his advice', was the belief people used to carry about him. His son, who had just returned from the nearby city after completing his education, was observing his father since his return.
One day, a person came to the Sarpanch and narrated about the proposed marriage of his daughter with a suitable boy in the other village. He explained all the details and also mentioned that they have decided to go ahead. But wanted some final advice from the Sarpanch. The Sarpanch listened to him and told him that whatever he had thought is perfect and he must go ahead with his plan. The person was very happy while going back.
After a while another person came to him and asked for the advice about what kind of farming he should think of, this season. The Sarpanch this time talked about his size of land, irrigation facilities, financial ability etc. and finally advised him about what kind of farming he should go ahead with. this time too, the person was very happy while going back.
The son was very surprised with these two incidences and was very curious to know about the behavior of his father. He asked, why his dad simply agreed with the first person and explained in detail to the other one? And in spite of this, both were happy. The Sarpanch was very much happy and satisfied with the observation of his son.
He said, the first person was already determined about what he was going to do. In such case, it is not worth to advise something otherwise. I would have given him some other advice only if the groom was not a good boy. So I simply agreed with him, because he was just interested in my nod, me being the Sarpanch of the village. The second person was really confused and was not sure about what to do. He came with a straight forward question. There I realized that I must critically analyze his situation and advise him.
Learning:
Never over advise. Judge the need of the person and advise only to the extent of his needs. Precisely, this was the reason why the Sarpanch was considered to be 'The Best Advisor'.
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One day, a person came to the Sarpanch and narrated about the proposed marriage of his daughter with a suitable boy in the other village. He explained all the details and also mentioned that they have decided to go ahead. But wanted some final advice from the Sarpanch. The Sarpanch listened to him and told him that whatever he had thought is perfect and he must go ahead with his plan. The person was very happy while going back.
After a while another person came to him and asked for the advice about what kind of farming he should think of, this season. The Sarpanch this time talked about his size of land, irrigation facilities, financial ability etc. and finally advised him about what kind of farming he should go ahead with. this time too, the person was very happy while going back.
The son was very surprised with these two incidences and was very curious to know about the behavior of his father. He asked, why his dad simply agreed with the first person and explained in detail to the other one? And in spite of this, both were happy. The Sarpanch was very much happy and satisfied with the observation of his son.
He said, the first person was already determined about what he was going to do. In such case, it is not worth to advise something otherwise. I would have given him some other advice only if the groom was not a good boy. So I simply agreed with him, because he was just interested in my nod, me being the Sarpanch of the village. The second person was really confused and was not sure about what to do. He came with a straight forward question. There I realized that I must critically analyze his situation and advise him.
Learning:
Never over advise. Judge the need of the person and advise only to the extent of his needs. Precisely, this was the reason why the Sarpanch was considered to be 'The Best Advisor'.
© mgmtlrng.blogspot.com
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