Lessons for a father - What's your story?

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Everyone has a story. Good or bad, long or short, full of anger or inspiration, there always is a story. And stories, usually, are wonderful. They tell about times, places and experiences. If we give the story a chance, it can teach us things, in minutes, that would, otherwise, take years to learn. So, it should go without saying that, I like good stories!

So, while the oft repeated stories of Apple and Microsoft are legendary, in their own right, there are also equally inspirational stories of people who choose doing what is right rather than doing what is easy, of leaders that provided help and guidance in times of need, of hard work, of fights against diseases and against adversity. There is a great story everywhere. The question of our keenness and intention to listen stands.

While we celebrate our mothers today (which I find very funny because we should be doing that everyday), it becomes pertinent, that just like our mothers do, we begin to respect uniqueness in ourselves and others. That acceptance can be a very good first step in forging relationships that stand the test of time and allow us to exercise leadership and influence.

The most amusing part of our story is that they are ours. We live through it to tell the tale. And every good fight makes for a beautiful story!

Part of my story is here. There is some more. I try to learn from everyone because that gives me a much better perspective on what was done and what was not. There is much to learn but I am lucky to be surrounded by people that have very fascinating stories. I hope I can listen to all of them before finishing mine.

What's your story? Tell me either by commenting on this blog or sharing it with me here.