Ordinarily Extraordinary

All around us we find everyone is striving to lead a modern life in a country which is steeped in age old traditions; aspiring to achieve the pinnacle of success though humbly; and at the same time trying to find a sacred individualistic space. There is a great deal of disenchantment, fragility, anger and despair in life, because the mind is not satisfied with just success and materialistic gains. Sometimes we forget that peace is inherent in us and has to be delved within and not sought outside in this materialistic world. Some incidents remind us that it is the act of goodness that brings peace and carves a niche of sacred space for one. Renowned motivator & author N. Raghuraman has highlighted in these stories how some ordinary people through their insight and seemingly simple acts, managed to bring extraordinary happiness and satisfaction in their life and of others. The book inspires one to live happily and find a sacred space by doing something good for the society.Each story carries its own unique moral. These crisp real stories on various themes—ranging from friendship, compassion, and reverence for elders—will move the reader and help them find fulfillment.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Contents Foreword — Pgs. 550. A Customer is also a Father — Pgs. 123SECTION-I51. Teach Tramps to Perform — Pgs. 125 Love Makes The World Go Round — Pgs. 1152. Think Big to Achieve — Pgs. 1271. Sow Courtesy, Reap Love — Pgs. 1353. Speak Less, Listen — Pgs. 1292. Assume Nothing. Better Ask — Pgs. 1654. Respond, Don't React — Pgs. 1313. Have the Will to Keep Trying — Pgs. 1855. Call of Power from Within — Pgs. 1334. Remember and You will be Remembered — Pgs. 2056. A Thought for All — Pgs. 1355. Safeguard Self-Esteem, Cut Employee Attrition — Pgs. 2257. Judicious Decision — Pgs. 1376. Breathe Your Dream to Realise it — Pgs. 2558. Learn to Coexist — Pgs. 1397. Let the Old Lead the New — Pgs. 2759. Help Postman Survive — Pgs. 1418. Excellence as a Matter of Habit — Pgs. 3060. True to Your Calling — Pgs. 1439. Kids, Trust Your Parents Implicitly — Pgs. 3261. Train Your Mind — Pgs. 14510. Be Thankful for Gifts Given — Pgs. 3462. Success Needs Sweat and More — Pgs. 14711. Acquire New Skills to Excel — Pgs. 3663. Each Individual is Important — Pgs. 14912. There is Life Beyond Divorce — Pgs. 3964. From Dad, with Love — Pgs. 15113. Go Beyond Call of Duty to Save Lives — Pgs. 4165. Try to Avoid Human Errors — Pgs. 15314. Nature Helps Those with a Nice Heart — Pgs. 4366. The Beauty Within — Pgs. 15515. Happiness Lies Where the Road to Expectations Ends — Pgs. 45SECTION-IV16. Being a Mother is a Full-Time, Fully Satisfying Job — Pgs. 47 You are Supreme. Give Yourself a Chance — Pgs. 15717. Steal Those Little Moments of Happiness — Pgs. 4967. Looks are Deceptive — Pgs. 15918. Friends, Enemies of the Unexpected Kind — Pgs. 5168. Be a One-Man Army — Pgs. 161SECTION-II69. Learn to Love — Pgs. 163Dream, But be Determined First — Pgs. 5370. Stop to Conquer — Pgs. 16519. Will, not Funds, Rings in Success — Pgs. 5571. Choose Values, not Valued Possessions — Pgs. 16720. Draw Strength from Your Weakness — Pgs. 5772. Be Curious to Learn — Pgs. 16921. Think a While: How Human are You? — Pgs. 5973. Religious Books Cleanse — Pgs. 17122. Be Instant in Kindness to a Lonely Soul — Pgs. 6174. The Other India — Pgs. 17323. Nothing's More Satisfying than Sharing — Pgs. 6475. Motivate Kids for Physical Development — Pgs. 17524. Trust People First, not Technology — Pgs. 6676. If One Door Closes, Others Open — Pgs. 17725. Change Yourself to Tame Adversity — Pgs. 6977. Fight for a Just Cause — Pgs. 17926. Education, the Cornerstone of Good Life — Pgs. 7178. Keep the Fire of Will Burning — Pgs. 18127. Perceptions can Ruin. Be Objective — Pgs. 7479. The New Education Mantra — Pgs. 18328. Inclusive Growth must for a Stable Society — Pgs. 7680. Listen to the Less Qualified Employee — Pgs. 18529. Hone, Nourish the 'X Factor' in You — Pgs. 7881. Keep the Moral Fabric Stain-Free — Pgs. 18730. There is Always Light at the End of the Tunnel — Pgs. 8082. Brain vs. Conscience Who do You Listen To? — Pgs. 19031. Tap the Non-Expressive Rural Market — Pgs. 8383. Always say 'Thanks' It's Our Culture — Pgs. 19332. Unconditional Love of the Canine Kind — Pgs. 85SECTION-V33. Teach Children to Respect Money — Pgs. 87Future's Waiting. Brace for it — Pgs. 19534. Look Beyond the Obvious — Pgs. 8984. You have to Decide When Life Offers Temptations — Pgs. 19735. People in Need Do Need You — Pgs. 9185. Only Unmatched Efforts Bring Appreciation — Pgs. 19936. Relish Humour in Life — Pgs. 9386. Keep the Fire of Curiosity Burning — Pgs. 20137. Note Down Expenses Save on Pocket Money — Pgs. 9587. Look at a Problem from All Angles — Pgs. 20338. Small can be Big — Pgs. 9788. Give a Corporate Look to Education Business — Pgs. 205SECTION-III89. Sacrifice has No Boundaries — Pgs. 207Seek Answers From Deep Within — Pgs. 9990. No Alternative to Dedication — Pgs. 20939. Joys of Selfless Service — Pgs. 10191. Do Good to Get Back Good — Pgs. 21140. Observe and Understand — Pgs. 10392. Be Determined Never Give Up — Pgs. 21341. Small Steps, Big Help — Pgs. 10593. Never say Retire — Pgs. 21542. Words that can Rouse a Nation — Pgs. 10794. Perception can Cut Both Ways — Pgs. 21743. One Act of Kindness can Change a Life — Pgs. 10995. Think Success to Succeed — Pgs. 21944. Make Attention to Details a Habit — Pgs. 11196. Money Alone can't Lead to Failure — Pgs. 22145. Bequeathal of Music for the Sake of Posterity — Pgs. 11397. Don't Forget to Thank Your Company Firewall — Pgs. 22346. Utterances can Soothe and Shear — Pgs. 11598. Wanna be Sexy? Be Intelligent First — Pgs. 22547. Truth must Prevail, but Softly — Pgs. 11799. Age is but a Number for a Winner — Pgs. 22748. Make Your Child Your Friend — Pgs. 119100. Experience Real Situations to be Creative — Pgs. 22949. Do It Yourself, Discover — Pgs. 121101. Have the 'Madness' to Win — Pgs. 231