Atleast I am not afraid to fail...Mance Rayder courtesy Game of Thrones.
I am a great fan of Game of Thrones ( duh). There is this particular character Mance Rayder- the king /leader of the wildlings or the free spirited people. He refuses several opportunities to save his life because he does not want to betray his people. He 'd rather suffer, get burnt or tortured so that his people would know:
That he was not disloyal to their belief in him.
That he has kept his word.
That he is not afraid to fail.
How powerful are these words especially the last statement. Most of us are caught in the trap- how can we fail? what if we fail?
Many Indian parents at this juncture may be stifling the dreams and desires of their children because of this trap.
It struck me recently that the present generation have the grit and determination to try their hand sat different occupations, social work and start ups. From a nation of degree crazy people we are slowly getting there- to the world of entrepreneurs.
Set them free. If they fail we are there to break the fall; we are there to listen. We are just there.
That he was not disloyal to their belief in him.
That he has kept his word.
That he is not afraid to fail.
How powerful are these words especially the last statement. Most of us are caught in the trap- how can we fail? what if we fail?
Many Indian parents at this juncture may be stifling the dreams and desires of their children because of this trap.
It struck me recently that the present generation have the grit and determination to try their hand sat different occupations, social work and start ups. From a nation of degree crazy people we are slowly getting there- to the world of entrepreneurs.
Set them free. If they fail we are there to break the fall; we are there to listen. We are just there.
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