Working Under Someone by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

Many people do not want to work under someone else, by it in their profession, in a company, or even as a volunteer. The notion is that when you work under someone, you lose your freedom and you have to be accountable for your work.

Thus many people opt for their own business, wanting to be their own boss. But in your own business, you are accountable to so many people. If you cannot be accountable to even one person, how can you be accountable to many? This is the paradox. In fact, having your own business binds you more than having a boss!

Refusing to work under someone is a sign of weakness, not strength. A strong person feels comfortable working under anyone, because he knows his strength. It is the weak and poor in spirit who do not like to work under someone else because they are unaware of their strength. Thy cannot be successful in business or in any profession. Even working under a wise person, those who are timid and weak in spirit will be uncomfortable. But those who know their strength, effectively work even under a fool!

The same applies to volunteers. Often volunteers do not want to work under someone else, but this merely demonstrates their weakness. With such an attitude, they achieve very little.

Question: How do I deal with the frustration of working under a fool?
When you know your strength, with skill and intelligence you can turn every disadvantage into an advantage. A fool can bring out the best in your communication skills!

So watch out! If you feel uncomfortable working under someone, it clearly shows you need to strengthen yourself. Desiring freedom from circumstances, situations or people is not freedom at all. Knowing that nobody can take away your freedom – that is strength. And when you realize your strength is unshakable, you will be able to work under anyone.

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