Live Math Part 2: The Success Formula Explained
PART 2: Applying Mathematics to Life
The Success Formula Explained
When we met Rajveer after his posting, he was still living a simple life — a two-room flat on rent, grounded, calm, and content.
As we admired him, appreciated his journey, and felt proud, he smiled gently and shared his success mantra. What surprised us was not the complexity, but the simplicity of his thinking.
Rajveer said that he applied mathematics in real life, especially the Factor Remainder Theorem.
In mathematics, we keep substituting values of x into a polynomial until the remainder becomes zero. Only then do we proceed further to factorise completely and arrive at the correct solution written neatly inside brackets.
But in life, many people stop midway.
Some choose shortcuts.
Some follow wrong paths.
Some ignore even simple BODMAS rules.
When the final answer goes wrong, they blame the teacher, the universe, or even God.
Life works exactly the same way.
If the process is incorrect, the result will never be correct — no matter how intelligent the person is.
It is not destiny that fails us.
It is our mind setting.
A Parable Shared by Rajveer
Rajveer then shared a small but powerful story.
Once, a Nawab — a royal, wealthy man known for his dignity and status — was seen walking in a crowded street wearing a simple lungi. A common man who knew him well was shocked and asked politely,
“Nawab Sahab! Aap… aur lungi mein?”
The Nawab smiled calmly and replied,
“Toh kya hua? Yahaan sab jaante hain ki hum Nawab hain.”
(So what? Everyone here knows that I am a Nawab.)
Time passed.
One day, the same Nawab was seen again in a lungi — but this time in a completely different locality. The same man, now confused and anxious, went close and whispered,
“Nawab Sahab, yeh aapka muhalla nahi hai… aur aap lungi mein?”
The Nawab leaned closer and softly replied,
“Yahaan koi nahi jaanta ki main Nawab hoon.”
(Here, no one knows that I am a Nawab.)
The Core Truth
Superiority and inferiority are not social realities — they are mental permissions.
A simple watchman becomes superior the moment he stands for honesty and stops wrongdoing, even if the wrongdoer is powerful.
Results may not always be in our favour, but every good deed is entered in God’s diary.
Final Reflection
Life is not unfair.
Our calculations are often incomplete.
Rather than cursing circumstances, keep searching for the correct life formula.
Understand simple life mathematics — and harmony will follow.
Takeaways
• Correct process matters more than fast results
• Shortcuts weaken outcomes
• Values don’t need validation
• Mindset decides dignity
• God’s accounting never misses entries
Question for Introspection
Are you solving life patiently — or stopping when the remainder is convenient?
From the Desk of the Author
This write-up is a humble attempt to merge mathematics, mindset, and morality — the core philosophy of Mathivation HUB.
Life rarely demands extraordinary intelligence; it demands emotional discipline, correct process, and inner honesty.
When life feels unbalanced, pause and recheck the equation.
Most errors are not in destiny, but in the way we substitute thoughts into our mind.
May this reflection help readers regain calm, clarity, and confidence.
With warm regards
- Rakesh Kushwaha
Educator | Writer | Founder – Mathivation HUB
Where Mathematics Meets Meaning
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There are different domains in life. People solve few things patiently. At times, they stop when the remainder is convenient. Rather than putting efforts and staying consistent, they accept whatever life gives in their plate. When I think about that in a neutral way, I feel they are right on their part because their expectations and experiences are different. In a quest for more and perfection, they miss out the other joyous moments in life which are important for them at that stage. Contrary to this, I have also seen a person who has spent his whole young adulthood life behind clearing mains & interview but still not cleared or satisfied. He has no regret of that and is working again for the process. Nothing is absolute, all is relative.
ReplyDeleteYour reflection adds a beautiful layer of maturity to this discussion. Life indeed has different domains, and every individual solves their equation based on their expectations, experiences, and stage of life. What appears like “stopping at a convenient remainder” may actually be a conscious choice aligned with their inner priorities at that moment.
DeleteAt the same time, the example you shared of someone continuing the process without regret reminds us that success cannot be measured by outcomes alone. For some, satisfaction lies in staying true to the process, not in crossing a predefined finish line.
You’re absolutely right — nothing is absolute, everything is relative. What matters most is whether one’s inner calculation remains honest and peaceful. Grateful for this nuanced and enriching perspective. 🙏🏻✨