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Respect Money before it's too late? Real Stories: Spend Precisely and Invest Wisely

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Respect Money๐Ÿ’ฐ: Real Stories  Spend Precisely and Invest Wisely ​When the water of wealth rises, the lotus of desire expands. When the water recedes, the lotus, rooted in expectation, withers completely. ​The Opening: Respecting the Cycle of Wealth ​Those who fail to respect money rarely remain wealthy in the long term. This isn't about mere saving; it's about understanding the psychology of prosperity . When individuals experience unexpected profit or a significant salary increase, the mind often mistakes this temporary surge for a permanent reality. Rather than securing their future through investment, many succumb to " lifestyle creep "—wasting capital on unwarranted luxuries, grandstanding, or perpetual celebrations. History teaches a harsh lesson: when the inevitable downturn comes, the hands once extended for aid remain empty. ​The timeless wisdom of the great poet Bihari captures this perfectly: ​เคฌเฅเคค-เคฌเฅเคค เคธंเคชเคคि เคธเคฒिเคฒु, เคฎเคจ-เคธเคฐोเคœु เคฌเฅि เคœाเค‡। เค˜เคŸเคค-เค˜เคŸเคค เคธु เคจ เคซिเคฐि เค˜เคŸे...

From Discipline to Diplomacy || Classroom Cultures from Gen Z to Gen Alpha

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How Classroom Culture Changed from Gen Z to Gen Alpha A teacher’s heartfelt reflection on three generations of learners, learning, and lost connections. Boards changed. Behaviour changed. Let’s not change our values. Gen Z (Part 1) The Era of Respect and Relationships “Sir, Madam… please hit or slap me slowly, it hurts.” Chataak… shataak! “Please excuse me, I won’t repeat it again!” Teachers used harsh words, but students took them positively. Parents supported the teachers and even scolded their children in front of them. There was immense respect for educators. No parents were called for minor issues; matters were resolved within the classroom itself. Written applications were the only means of communication—no emails, no WhatsApp messages. The management, principal, teachers, parents, and students worked together like one big family—caring, guiding, and celebrating every event wholeheartedly. Gen Z (Part 2) The Shift Begins “Teacher, you can’t hit me. It’s not allowed.” “Why do you ...