Encouragement

Thought Thought (Day 57: 26-Aug-2013)

can take anyone places. 

The quote means - A little encouragement can make even a layman into a business tycoon.

Best friends from childhood, Shyama and Poorva always wanted to own their own business. While Shyama was enthusiastic to be her own boss and was technically sound, she lacked the knack to run a business. Poorva, on the other hand was very optimistic and analyzed the pros and cons before any action. With this balanced partnership, they went ahead and set up their own internet center. They rented a small room in a building, which they called the SHYARVA CAFÉ. Business went well until Poorva had to travel to another country and had to leave the business as well.

Without the level headed guidance of Poorva, business started deteriorating and Shyama found herself in soup. Though Shyama had learnt few management skills over the time from Poorva, she lacked the confidence in running it on her own. She missed her friend who helped her use her skills to their benefit.

As a good friend that she is, Poorva started providing guidance to Shyama in running the business. As Shyama picked up the nuances of the trade, all that she lacked was the confidence. Every other day, Poorva made sure to talk to her friend and made her believe is her talent and knowledge. She encouraged her to take up the challenge of running the business on her own. She knew that even an ant can carve a hole in rock with proper encouragement.

Shyama worked on the encouragement and guidance given to her; and within 3 short years she made her small internet café into a renowned media center.