In the deep forest, a man reached a fork in the road. A sage was meditating under a tree near the junction. The man asked the sage whether the right side road led to success. The sage nodded.
Assured by the counsel of the wise man, he took the path. After a few hours, the man returned to the sage. He was limping, badly bruised, and bleeding profusely. He was furious.
"I took your advice. The path was full of thorns, with steep gradient, there was no water to drink, and I fell in a deep ditch in search for it. I almost lost my limb and it took all my energy to come out of the pit. Why did you misguide me?"
The sage replied "But that's the path you need to take to success. On the other side of the deep trench is the success. Why did you give up?"
This is the ultimate truth of life. In Buddhist philosophy, pain is often seen as an inherent part of life, rooted in existence. The concept of suffering, or "dukkha," is one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism. Individuals can find a deeper sense of fulfillment by accepting pain as a part of life and cultivating inner peace and wisdom.
I find Toyota's management practices aligned with it. In Lean Manufacturing, problems are actively sought. The constant pursuit and resolution of challenges elevate the company to a higher level. It also makes the organization fluid and adaptable to change.
Subodh
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