As a contrast, Prakash reacted differently when he fell on bad days. He did not let failure have the last laugh. He had served with distinction as a lecturer in a non-Government college for eight years. Obviously, he thought his job was quite secure. But suddendly, the number of the students in his faculty dwindled. Finding the faculty unprofitable, the managing committee decided to abolish it, and he became jobless.
Unemployment did not hold out any terror for him. He had some landed property to fall upon. What pinched him most was the humiliation caused by his unjust dismissal. The caustic comments of some of his colleagues also added to his misery. Some said he was not competent to get a job elsewhere.
The unkind comments of others hurt Prakash’s sensitive mind. For a few days, he felt immensely miserable. Even dark thoughts about committing suicide began to torment his mind. But when he thought of the plight of his loving wife after his death, he desisted from the abominable act of killing himself.
With the passing of time, his dismissal began to lose its sting. His confidence in his ability revived. He started searching for a new job. After a few unsuccessful efforts in the beginning, he finally succeeded in getting a job. His new job was not as gainful as the previous one. But the love and respect of his new colleagues compensated the monetary loss. He became totally oblivious of the monetary loss. He did not allow the crisis to break him.
Those who strive to be great often becomes great and to be great you must welcome criticism as part of growth...
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