Are You a Work in Progress?

Last week I went for a training programme to Hyderabad on “Work Life Balance” . It was a three days exhaustive programme for mid-level executives who all were married and ambitious too. One to one counselling was part of the programme and you will agree that each one of us, is a sample in itself. Good or bad, that we can decide later.

 

 

I had a chance to interact with one executive who was having problem in his married life after seven years of marriage. His wife is a post graduate but a home maker.

 

So, what is the problem?

 

Very normal problem. His wife complains that he just does not listen.

 

So, I asked a simple question “Why you do not listen?”

 

“Sir, she poses a problem and I provide a solution, that is what is required to be done?”

 

“Do you think she can not solve the problem herself?”

 

“Sometimes, I am also surprised why she wants me to listen to her problem when she has got a simple solution”

 

“Do one thing, just listen to her without providing any solution.”

 

Today morning, I got a call from this gentleman, He was happy that the trick is working.

 

“Sir, how do you know that this trick will work, it is such a simple and effective trick.”

 

“Out of experience only”

 

“Are you expert in this by now?”

 

“Far from it, I am a learner like you, work in progress.”

 

“Why Sir?”

 

“Because we forget after some time ….”

 

“So, how do I ensure that I do not forget?”

 

“You keep on calling me for dinner at your place, every time I come to Hyderabad?”

 

“Yes Sir , my wife has already told me to do that.”

 

We both had a hearty laugh.

 

So, please remember that each one of us is a work in progress …. perfection is desirable but not achievable.