Another story from the skies. I was on my way back on Air India’s non-stop from San Francisco to Mumbai. Unable to sleep, I had opened my notebook and was making some notes about the trip and what we needed to do next. I had asked for some tea. One of the crew members came with a cup and happened to see the words “vision” and “mission” written in big on my notebook page. And she said, “That’s what I need! How can people like me, who work long hours and are separated from families for days at a time, give ourselves a purpose in life? I see a spark in you, and absolute concentration and intensity. How can I achieve that?” A short conversation followed mostly with me asking the questions. I told her I will share some thoughts when she has some time during the flight. (They were just about to start the meal service.)
An hour or so later, she came up to me again and said, “I spoke to a few of my colleagues, and we would all like to listen to you.” And so it was that I found myself giving an impromptu talk to four of the Air India crew! I made some notes prior to the talk that I shared with them.
As I thought about the conversation later, I realised it took immense courage for the first crew member to have the conversation with me. She was curious, and wanted to do more and better. And that in itself is a good step forward – a growth mindset rather than a fixed mindset. I wish her and her colleagues well! For me, I will remember this talk as the first one I have done in an airplane!
Very good!
Knowledge is enriching. It can be shared without a reduction in its level in the source. When the recipients take it promptly, and understand it well, they could use it to benefit themselves and they can perform well in life. That will be great for the society. It appears that the teacher and the taught have enjoyed the high lesson and benefited in their unique ways.