Ambition vs Arrogance

Here I am again, talking about two very interesting topics that seem to rival each other in various scenarios and represent the two incontestable sides of a coin. But before I proceed with any form of  candid thoughts, let's first delve into an uncanny yet unique story that is a picturesque example based on what I'm talking about. I happened to read about this story via multiple accountable sources.

If we try pondering about London, one of the most prosperous and exuberant cities in the United Kingdom which also happens to be its capital, we are reminiscent of the incredible feats of the city that are all extravagant in their own way. May it be the economy, the people, the culture or the popularity of it being used in stories like Sherlock Holmes. But the feat that captivates me the most is the outstanding underground metro railway network. An absolute behemoth in itself, London has got innumerable metro lines that seamlessly connect each nook and corner of the city. The lives of the average commuter has never been so efficient in terms of punctuality all thanks to the incontestable competence of the mechanical marvel on rails.

But let's hold our horses for a second and travel back to the nineteenth century when the world was catching up with economic development and London happened to be the most economically prosperous city in the entirety of England. Every small and large business person along with traders and shopkeepers managed to pave their way right into London with the preconceived notion of enhanced economic opportunities. The fact was that people and their dreams had no bounds. But the physical area available for accommodating all the people was limited. As a result, the roads of London suddenly began to be littered with numerous shop owners, horse carts, pedestrians and common folk. The atmosphere of the streets was becoming more and more dismal.

The government had realized that overpopulation was becoming an insufferable elephant in the room. So all the administrative departments were asked to find a viable solution to this problem that was also pragmatic. While all the individual departments began to rack their brains, a promising group of railway representatives had an epiphany. ' Why can't the trains which  transport people effectively in the countryside, be used in the city as well. The construction of overhead bridges seemed expensive, and so they arrived at the idea of underground trains. It was an ambitious dream.

But when they approached their respective senior officials and narrated this idea, the arrogance radiating seniors, mocked and ridiculed these ideas. They felt that the folks had bats in their belfry and laughed at them with enormous petulance. But the ambition of the young officials  was unbeatable, and so they paid no heed to the criticism and sought after their goal. Soon the first underground railway line was set up with an ingenious effort in the year 1863. The network not only ease ned the overcrowded roads but also attracted people from all over the world thereby increasing the popularity of London as a whole. This resulted in more trade opportunities, cultural expansion and job opportunities as well. Witnessing the marvel created by the ambitious youngsters, the senior officials were forced to eat their hats and arrogance was bested by ambition outright. Having such robust roots, the underground network is as prominent as we know it today.

What I drew from this account that no matter whichever scenario is considered, there are always people present who are filled to the brim with arrogance and cynicism who will attempt to criticize and relegate the ambitious. But no matter how gigantic arrogance can become, it is always petite in comparison to true ambition. Ambition is like the torch which illuminates one's path in the darkest of caves. The individuals who believe in ambition always outrun arrogance and emerge victorious. But to do so one must be mentally strong and emotionally robust not to fall into the tempting trap of being arrogant which might elevate your ego but will place an irremovable blindfold forbidding you from seeing the bigger picture. The true ambition will certainly drive any individual right into his goals and aspirations.

A gigantic encouragement to all the people who have a fire in their bellies in the form of ambition and a message to anyone who has any form of arrogance to let go of it as that will ensure a more consummate scenario both for you and the people around you

That's all for this post. Hope that it was enjoyable and enlightening. Share it on if you find it to be interesting! Stay tuned for further posts.

Signing off for now.