“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” Audrey Hepburn
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs
The Couplet by Kabir
कर बहियाँ बल आपनी, छोड़ बिरानी आस।
जाके आँगन नदी बहे, सो कस मरत प्यास॥
Transliterated
Kar bahiyan bal aapani, chhod birani aas |
Jake aangan nadi bahe, so kas marat pyas॥
Translated
Use your own strength, give up hopes from others.
Who has a river flowing in their courtyard, how can they die of thirst?
My Understanding
Both Steve Jobs and Audrey Hepburn, in their way, convey the timeless idea of self-reliance and the power of internal resources in achieving satisfaction, success, and overcoming challenges. They accurately reflect Kabir’s core message. Kabir emphasizes the importance of using one’s capabilities and resources rather than depending on others, highlighting that the means to quench one’s thirst (or solve one’s problems) lies within one’s domain. Hepburn’s quote underscores the idea that what might seem impossible can become achievable once we shift our perspective to see the potential within us, advocating for a mindset where self-belief paves the way for turning possibilities into realities. Similarly, Jobs’ words encourage finding one’s calling and following it passionately, suggesting that true satisfaction and excellence in one’s work come from internal motivation and love for what one does rather than external validations. Together, these reflections teach us the power of inner resources, passion, and the belief in oneself as the foundations for fulfillment and success.