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The True Value of Money: A Lesson from an Industrialist Father

An Illustration from an Industrialist Father

By MD.KAMRUL HOSENPublished 24 days ago 3 min read
The Genuine Worth of Cash

In 1997, an occurrence unfurled that would everlastingly change the existence of Robin Chowdhury, the main child of industrialist Mr. Lohani. Robin, A-level understudy concentrating on in an English medium school, carried on with an existence of egotism and excess, befitting the child of a well off industrialist. His days were loaded up with club gatherings, visits, and evaluating new beverages with companions. Among his companions, Robin was viewed as a pioneer, fundamentally in light of the fact that he spent the most cash.

At some point, Robin and his companions arranged an excursion to Thailand to commend his birthday. Two of his companions couldn't bear the cost of the outing, so Robin chose to cover their costs. To support the outing, he moved toward his dad while he was having espresso in the lounge room. Before Robin could make sense of, his dad inquired, "What amount do you really want?"

Robin faltered, referencing his forthcoming birthday. His dad harshly rehashed the inquiry. "200,000," Robin answered. Mr. Lohani heaved in dissatisfaction, addressing whether 200,000 was excessively little for his child's birthday, considering the amount he had previously spent on him.

Robin's mom strolled in, guarding their child. She contended that all their abundance would one day have a place with Robin, so he ought not be denied. Mr. Lohani countered, "Consider the possibility that I put him in the pilot's seat of a flying plane and depart. How might that be?"

He went to Robin and said, "I'll give you 200,000 in the event that you can procure 200 on your own tomorrow." Sure, Robin acknowledged the demand, figuring it would be simple.

The following morning, his dad got him up at 7 AM. Not entirely set in stone, Robin prepared and set off to procure 200 takas, with no cash in his pocket and a government operative from his dad following him. As he ventured out, Robin acknowledged he had no clue about where to begin. He was unable to acquire, request help, or ask.

By early afternoon, he arrived at a cart carport, yet they wouldn't lease a cart to an outsider. Frantic, Robin considered assisting with pushing carts up steep scaffolds for a little charge. Notwithstanding never having accomplished any manual work in his life, Robin pushed ten carts in 60 minutes, acquiring 10 takas. On the eleventh push, he hurt his knee however proceeded. Before sun-down, he had acquired 40 takas.

Depleted and in torment, Robin got back and given the 40 takas to his dad, embracing him and crying, conceding he was unable to procure more. He anticipated some compassion however all things considered, his dad advised him to stroll with him from Dhanmondi to Buriganga Extension.

Befuddled, Robin inquired as to why they needed to walk. His dad made sense of, "I arrived at this position bit by bit, not at the speed of a vehicle or plane. You've just battled for a day. Show restraint."

Regardless of his depletion, Robin strolled with his dad until they arrived at the scaffold at 3 AM. There, his dad advised him to watch the water beneath as he tossed a coin into the stream and inquired, "The number of are left?" Crying, Robin answered, "39." His dad went on until each of the 40 takas were tossed into the waterway.

Robin was crushed. His dad made sense of that similarly as Robin felt the torment of losing his well deserved cash, he felt a similar each time Robin squandered his. He kept the last coin, calling it a pleased memory of his child's most memorable income. He advised Robin to gather the 200,000 from his mom the following day.

Overpowered with culpability and feeling, Robin embraced his dad and said, "I needn't bother with the cash. What you showed me today is more significant than anything I learned in everyday schedule. You're really amazing dad, and an ideal dad is the best educator."

This impactful example showed Robin the genuine worth of cash and the difficult work that goes into procuring it. It likewise highlighted the profound love and intelligence of his dad, who picked a troublesome yet successful method for show his child something new that no homeroom at any point would be able. Through this experience, Robin discovered that abundance isn't just about having cash yet understanding the work behind each penny acquired. This story remains as a demonstration of the strong and enduring effect of parental direction and the important examples they grant through genuine encounters.

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