Words have power. They have the power to make or break you. They can bring out the worse and best in a person. That’s probably why people say, choose your words wisely!
And this guy is a live example of how someone’s inspiring and empowering words can bring a positive change in our lives.
Through a thread of tweets, Dr.Sabiha, a life coach shared how her father’s words motivated a paperboy to become an area manager at Skechers. She went on to share:
Aisa bhi hota hai!
My dad and I had been to Sketchers to buy shoes. There we meet a young man, who came to us and said, "Mala olakhla ka?"
(Did you recognize me)My dad could not recognise him.
What he said next
was shocking!— Dr.Sabiha (@sabiha_inamdar) March 21, 2022
On their visit to the store, the man, Datta Almor, recognized her dad and recollected how Sahiba’s mom offered him shirkurma, every Eid. This is when he shared that Sahiba’s dad’s words changed his life.
"You will be the next Vajapayee, one day!"
The young man said, "Sir that line has been my inspiration throughout these years."He then asked, "Do you know how much I scored in 10th?"
— Dr.Sabiha (@sabiha_inamdar) March 21, 2022
The paperboy who went on to work in housekeeping became a salesman, then a Sales Manager, and finally, the Area Manager of Sketchers still has the sentence framed on the wall of his house.
When Datta heard a voice in his store, he was sure it was Satter Saheb, he fondly addressed Sahiba’s dad.
"Since 20 years I have always wanted to meet you again, sir. But I could not.
And today as soon as I heard your voice, I knew it was Sattar Saheb."— Dr.Sabiha (@sabiha_inamdar) March 21, 2022
The teacher and his pupil finally met after 20 years and had tears in their eyes when they recalled the times they first met.
“20 years ago when I had met Datta, a paperboy, I realized that this boy will grow up to be someone extraordinary. That’s when I told him that he would be the future Vajpayee. Today in 2022, when I entered his shop, he recognized me by my voice and that made me very happy. After so many years, listening to him praise me has left me speechless,” Satter Saheb said in a video with teary eyes.
Do watch the video till end pic.twitter.com/y0CcllOOD5
— Dr.Sabiha (@sabiha_inamdar) March 21, 2022
Datta, the high-spirited man recalled a newspaper article that said Datta would do journalism and become a reporter. However, due to his family situation, that didn’t happen.
“I think about the big things and got the small one. If I think about bigger things I’ll definitely get a Mercedes Benz and one day will come that the Mercedes showroom will be mine,” he added.
Hats of to his spirit and attitude. pic.twitter.com/f44PFfkOs7
— Dr.Sabiha (@sabiha_inamdar) March 21, 2022
Sahiba was moved by their emotional reunion and was definitely proud of her father.
Mr.Datta Almor taught us an attitude of gratitude.
Tag that one influencer on social media who is constant source of inspiration to you.#ATTITUDE #Inspiration @skechersGO @SkechersIndia #skechers @SKECHERSUSA @SKECHERSUK— Dr.Sabiha (@sabiha_inamdar) March 21, 2022
People were touched by this tear-jerking incident.
If you say that summarize the pebble effect of a good deed, then here is your thread to go. ♥️ https://t.co/GL4B07LyTV
— Taimoor Jamil, MD (@TaimoorJamil1) March 23, 2022
Such a wonderful story, this shows humanity still exists 👏🙏🤲 https://t.co/Vo4hpkVsCr
— Ajith Shekhawat (@AjithShekhawat) March 23, 2022
The magic of kindness and encouragement https://t.co/f9KVUvTUvQ
— mahavir bafna (@mahavir117) March 23, 2022
Thread that got me emotional https://t.co/2E1uX77UVn
— PonniyinSelvan (@followVasan) March 23, 2022
We need this kind of stories to get inspired everyday many Many thanks for sharing this 😊 hope it reaches the masses https://t.co/DWsOfn9es3
— Yogesh (@YogeshJ7989) March 23, 2022
What an inspirational message to read in the morning. Made my day. https://t.co/cR6Sx6CPic
— in the crowd (@aviatorindia1) March 23, 2022
This is indeed a great thread and an endearing story to start your day with.