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Should You Ask Your Children to Work Hard? Is Hard Work Really the Only Path to Success? As parents, we often tell our children to “work hard” if they want to succeed. But let’s take a step back and ask ourselves: Is working hard the only formula for success? Many of us believe that it is. After all, we were told the same thing when we were young. And yes, hard work is undeniably important. But here’s the truth no one talks about enough: Hard work alone is not enough. If it were, every labourer, farmer, and worker toiling for hours should be living their dream life. But that’s not how the world works. What sets successful people apart is not just their effort. It’s their ability to think smart, act differently, and dare to break the mold.  Work Hard vs Think Smart: What Are You Teaching Your Child? When you only teach your child to “work hard,” you may unknowingly push them into two unhealthy mindsets: 1. The Over-Worker They get some results, and start believing ...

  What Stories Will Inspire Your Children? Every parent dreams of raising children who are motivated, resilient, and full of purpose. One of the most powerful ways to instill these qualities is by sharing inspirational stories of real-life achievers. Children learn best from role models they can relate to — people who started small, faced challenges, and achieved greatness through hard work and dedication. At Viby International School , we believe storytelling is an essential part of shaping young minds. When you narrate the life journey of achievers, you help your children see what’s possible and inspire them to dream big. Here are a few inspiring personalities whose stories can make a lasting impression on your children: 1. Sachin Tendulkar – The Boy Who Dreamed Big At the tender age of five , Sachin Tendulkar decided to dedicate his life to cricket. He even lived with his aunt and uncle as a child to be closer to his coaching classes. By sixteen , he was playing internat...