Who Will Win by Finishing Last? | November 2024 Story

Once upon a time in the kingdom of Rajgarh, an old king realised that his life was nearing its end. He had two sons but was unsure who should inherit the throne. To decide, he wrote a unique will stating that the prince whose horse finished last in a race would be crowned the new king.

After the king passed away, the entire kingdom was abuzz with excitement for the race. However, both princes were puzzled about how to make their horses finish last. They tried to slow down, each hoping to fall behind the other, and ended up barely moving at all. Days passed without a clear winner.

Frustrated, the princes sought advice from a wise sage. Hearing their dilemma, the sage chuckled and suggested they swap horses. Initially confused, the princes soon realised the wisdom in this advice: to make their own horses finish last, they would need to ride the other's horse as fast as possible.

With this understanding, the princes exchanged horses and rode with renewed energy and purpose. The race transformed, not into a contest of who could go slower, but into one that required both to push forward and strive to excel.

In the end, Rajgarh found its new ruler—not through tricks or delay, but through determination, wisdom, and responsibility. The princes learnt that true leadership is not about avoiding challenges but facing them head-on with purpose and strength. In life, success comes when we focus on doing our best rather than looking for ways to avoid effort.

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