“A teacher who loves learning earns
the right and the ability to help others learn.” - Ruth Beechich
Recently one of my relatives asked me,
“Why are you inspiring the son of your competitor to pursue PhD? You know that
he becomes your competitor and might overtake you as he was 25 years old. He
might also overtake your two sons.” I
smiled and said, “I am a professor. I love my profession.” I looked at his face
to check whether he received my message. It seemed he did not receive my
message properly. I explained to him as follows.
I have the habit of inspiring everyone
to pursue education, not for employment but for empowerment and enlightenment.
It is my job as a professor! Whenever young boys and girls greets me when I was
passing on the road, I stop and enquire them whether they are pursuing
education. If they don’t pursue education, I implore them to pursue. If they
say that they don’t have money, I tell them to work, earn money and spend some
time regularly for education. I hail from humble origins and rose from ranks to
the present position of professor. I entered into employment when I was barely
18 years old with little education and then worked hard during the day time and
studied during night time to acquire many qualifications including the highest
academic qualification - PhD, and finally came up of this level. Since I
demonstrated it by setting an example to others, I inspire others to follow my
path. Once it is possible for me, it is possible for others as well!
A doctor saves the lives of everyone
including his enemy as the profession demands it. An engineer builds
infrastructure and works for the betterment of society including his detractors.
I belong to the noble profession of teaching which is the mother of all
professions. Hence, I preach good things to others. I inspire everyone
including my students, competitors and the children of competitors to pursue
education. Remember, I am a professor and I love my profession!
I don’t have competitors and enemies
as I convert my competitors into collaborators and enemies into friends. Above
all, I don’t compete with others because I always compete with myself. I don’t mix up my personal life with my
professional life. I preach my best to impart not only to my sons but also to
my students who love me deeply including my detractors. I will not stay away
from my responsibility. I am a
professor. I am a preacher. I am a responsible citizen. Above all, I am a
responsible global citizen to inspire and contribute my best to make a
difference to the world.
“Education is the most powerful weapon
you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
Life is great!
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