ISSB Picture Illustration 1

Sohail was college student. He was very much interested in games and spent most of his time in the playfields. In spite of his father’s advice he did not concentrate on his studies. Finally the examination results came . Sohail found that he had miserably failed in his degree examination. He was afraid to go home. He knew his father would be furious and his mother and sister would cry. He felt humiliated and unhappy. He did not know what to do and where to go. He went on walking aimlessly and now we see him standing on the bridge. He did not want to live with shame. He decided to jump into the river and end his life. But when he looked down at the water below he got frightened. In the meantime, his father who came there in search of him took Sohail home. Sohail promised his father that he would study well in the future.

Comments

The writer of this story displays a pessimistic and defeatist mental attitude. He is not confident of his ultimate success. He proves to be indecisive and feeble. He appears to be mentally dull and lacking in self-confidence; He prefers to shirk his responsibility instead of facing the issues boldly and squarely. His thinking is confused and he does not have definite goals or objectives. This candidate cannot function as a leader as he lacks the necessary will power, courage and determination to stand firm in the face of difficulties. Devoid of optimism, he cannot inspire and lead others. Rejected.

Ahmad is a young, intelligent engineer, determined to achieve distinction in life. Although he passed in first class he could not secure a suitable job due to the gut of engineers in the market. Standing on a river bridge, he is now immersed in deep though as to what he should do further. Just then he observed a boat on the river. Suddenly he realized that he could operate a fleet of motor boats in that river. It would increase the trade and economic activity of the region by leaps and bounds. He considered this project from various angles and prepared a detailed plan. He approached and convinced a leading industrialist and financier of the soundness of his Scheme. Soon, he launched the project and worked with enthusiasm, keenness and dynamism. His enterprise proved to be a great boon to the community and brought prosperity to the entire region. In due course he founded a big steam navigation company and became a famous shipping magnate.

Comments

The story reflect a constructive and positive approach on the part of the candidate. He is intelligent and imaginative, has the urge and motivation to succeed in life. He also displays the necessary resources to attain his objectives. He is not baulked by initial set-backs but faces a problem with confidence and courage.
He succeeds in findings workable solution to the problem which blocks his progress. He is sure and steady in his advance. He is able to resent his view logically and convincingly. The candidate will be able to lead others in a competent and successful manner. This gifted, active and dynamic candidate is specially recommended and Selected

The positive attitude brings success in life. With optimism in heart an individual can have noble visions and worthy objectives. He can paddle his own canoe where he wants it to go instead of allowing it to drift according to the tide. To develop the positive habit, here are some suggested steps:

• Have definite and clear-cut ambitions and reduce them to writing for constant reference.
• Determine where your-talents lie and then take full advantage of them.
• Regard every set-back as a spur or challenge for a further and better effort.
• Have a firm belief that you will ultimately succeed.
• Recognize that nothing is impossible for a determined soul.
• Be persistent. Push yourself to the maximum limit. The inherent powers which you can command, both physical and mental, are for greater than you normally even suspect.
• Build up your positive attitude by believing that success is always possible. What the mind can conceive, the individual can invariably achieve. The man who wins ultimately is the man who thinks initially he can.