Rahul grew up hearing one line again and again:
"The more money you have, the bigger you become."
So he had only one dream — to earn a lot of money.
After college, he started working day and night.
No hanging out with friends.
No trips.
Less sleep.
Every month, his bank balance grew…
but the smile on his face slowly faded.
One night, while returning from work, he saw his old school teacher sitting at a small tea stall.
Simple clothes. Simple life.
But a peaceful smile.
The teacher asked,
— "How are you, Rahul?"
Rahul replied proudly,
— "I'm doing well… I earn a lot of money now."
The teacher smiled gently and asked,
— "When was the last time you sat and talked with your mother?"
— "When did you last pick up a friend's call and talk without rushing?"
— "When was the last time you looked in the mirror and said — I am happy?"
Rahul had no answer.
The teacher put down his tea and said:
"Money income runs life,
but relationship income makes life beautiful."
That day, Rahul realized —
he had been earning money,
but he wasn't earning life.
From then on, he still worked hard,
but he also started earning time —
his mother's smile, laughter with friends, moments of peace for himself.
Because he learned one truth:
The richest person isn't the one who has the most money,
but the one who has the most happiness in their life's income.