A Moral Story on Determination: Never Giving Up

It was a cold evening. Ram sat quietly, feeling sad. His dream of playing in the state badminton tournament seemed to be slipping away. His coach had refused to take him into the team. After his recent fracture, the coach told his parents that his fitness was not good enough. Ram wondered, “Can I give it up so easily?”

That night, he made a decision. He would work on his fitness for the next two months before the final team selection. His mother refused at first. She worried the effort might hurt his healing finger. His father also had doubts. But Ram did not give up. With patience, he convinced them to consult the doctor before saying no.

The doctor’s words gave hope. Recovery was possible, but it would take effort and the guidance of a fitness coach. Ram started training the very next day. He had to train in short intervals with frequent breaks. Three hours in the morning. Two hours in the evening. It was hard, but he stayed determined.

His left hand was weak. He had to be careful not to strain it. Every two days, he visited the doctor for progress checks. His fitness coach thought it was almost impossible for a young boy to show so much discipline. But Ram surprised everyone with his courage, focus, and patience.

Finally, the day of selection arrived. The list was about to be announced. Ram’s parents waited with anxious hearts. His coach stood silently, hoping all the hard work would count.

Ram closed his eyes and smiled. He realised something powerful. Winning or losing was not the only thing that mattered. The real victory was in not giving up. The real victory was in proving to himself that determination is stronger than doubt.

From that day, Ram knew—when you stay determined, no challenge is too big.

Moral of the Story:
Determination is the key to overcoming challenges.
When you never give up, you are already a winner.

By Shabnum Khan, Author of Upgrade Your Parenting
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