5 Short And Unique Motivational Stories. Number 5 Left Me In Awe

The list of 5 short and unique motivational stories will make you wonder about life. Each of the stories below contains a unique message. Make sure you don’t miss to value it in real life too.

 

 

 

 

1. The Jar and The Professor

A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with tennis balls, about 2 inches in diameter.

He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up the remaining open areas of the jar.

He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “Yes.”

“Now,” said the professor, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important things – your family, your partner, your health, your children – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter – like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else, the small stuff.”

“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take your partner out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party, or fix the disposal.”

“Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”

2. The Real Failure

There is a story of a young reporter who was commissioned to interview  an old and successful businessman.

`Sir,’ he asked politely, `what has been the secret of your success?’
The older man leaned back on his leather swivel chair, behind his   shining mahogany desk, and replied, `Two words, son, two words: right   decisions.’
The reporter wrote it down. Then he asked another question. `And how do  you learn how to make right decisions, sir?’ he asked.

The successful business man leaned back further and replied, `One word,  son, one word: experience.’

The reporter wrote this down, too, and then asked, `Well, sir, how do  you acquire experience?’

The older man leaned forward over his desk and whispered  conspiratorially, `Two words, son, two words: wrong decisions!’

The only real failure is failing to learn from failure.

3. The Balloons

Once a group of 50 people was attending a seminar.

Suddenly the  speaker stopped and started giving each person a balloon. Each one was  asked to write his/her name on it using a marker pen. Then all the  balloons were collected and put in another room.

Now these delegates were let in that room and asked to find the balloon which had their name written, within 5 minutes.

Everyone was frantically searching for their name, pushing, colliding with each other, and there was utter chaos.

At the end of 5 minutes, no one could find their own balloon.

Now  each one was asked to randomly collect a balloon and give it to the  person whose name was written on it. Within minutes everyone had their  own balloon.

The speaker began: This is exactly happening in our  lives. Everyone is frantically looking for happiness all around, not  knowing where it is. Our happiness lies in the happiness of other  people. Give them their happiness, you will get your own happiness.

And this is the purpose of human life.

4. The Little Boy and the Job

*A little boy went to a telephone booth which was at the cash counter of a store and dialed a number.
The store-owner observed and listened to the conversation:
Boy : “Lady, Can you give me the job of cutting your lawn?
Woman : (at the other end of the phone line) “I already have someone to cut my lawn.”
Boy : “Lady, I will cut your lawn for half the price than the person who cuts your lawn now.”
Woman : I’m very satisfied with the person who is presently cutting my lawn.
Boy : (with more perseverance) “Lady, I’ll even sweep the floor and the stairs of your house for free.
Woman : No, thank you.
With a smile on his face, the little boy replaced the receiver. The store-owner, who was listening to all this, walked over to the boy.
Store Owner : “Son… I like your attitude; I like that positive spirit and would like to offer you a job.”
Boy : “No thanks,
Store Owner : But you were really pleading for one.
Boy : No Sir, I was just checking my performance at the job I already have. I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!”

5. The Story of an EAGLE

The Eagle has the longest life-span of its species. It can live up to 70 years. But to reach this age, the eagle must make a very difficult decision!

In its 40th year, the eagle’s long and flexible Talons can no longer grab a prey which serves as food. Its long and sharp beak becomes bent.

Its old-aged and heavy wings, due to their thick feathers, stick to its chest and make it difficult to fly. Then, the eagle is left with only two options:
DIE or go through a painful process of CHANGE!

This process lasts for 150 days (5 months) the process requires the eagle to fly to a mountain top and sit on its nest. There the eagle knocks its beak against a rock until it plucks it out. Then the eagle will wait for the new beak to grow back after which it will pluck out its talons. When its talons grow back, the eagle starts plucking its old aged feathers. And after this the eagle takes its famous flight of rebirth and LIVES for 30 more years!!

Why is change needed? In order to survive and live. We too have to start the change process.

We sometimes need to get rid of the unpleasant old memories, negative habits and our fixed mind set. Only freed from the past burdens can we take advantage of the present. If an eagle can make a life saving and life changing decision at the age of 40, why can’t we?

In order to take on a new journey ahead, let go of your negative old limiting beliefs. Open up your mind and let yourself fly high like an eagle!

When it rains, all birds occupy shelter. But the EAGLE avoids the rain by flying above the clouds. Problem is common to all but the attitude to solve it makes the difference!

Don’t be afraid of change. Accept it gracefully!