Motivational and inspirational short stories and fables have been part of our life since childhood. All of us have heard these from our parents, teachers and elders. Such short stories with moral, have a valuable lesson wrapped up and presented as a compelling tale. Once in a while, we come across the such inspirational short story which makes us think and motivate to imbibe the learnings / lessons in our life. Many of my self improvement blog readers and followers requested to start posting motivational and inspirational short stories about life. Keeping that in view; sometime back we started a series of motivational and inspirational short stories about life. In this post we are curating all those short stories at one place for your convenience.
Rich Dad & Wise Son (Short Story # 19)
The short inspiring story Rich Dad & Wise Son is one of the gem in the collection of inspirational short stories. This heart touching story is about a father who was very rich. He wanted to teach his son how fortunate his son was being from a wealthy family. But it was the dad who learned the lesson, from his wise son. So go on and read this story to know how poor the dad was in reality.
Life is a race (Short Story # 18)
The Motivational Short Story - Life is a race is short story # 18 in the series of inspirational and motivational short stories about life. This short motivational story will teach you how to run in the race of life. The success has no meaning if you do not take along with the weaker and needy people surrounding you. It is not important that you win or lose , it is important how you run the race...
The Elephant Rope (Short Story # 17)
The Elephant Rope is the Story of belief. It explains very well - How your beliefs can change your life... This is one of the most empowering short stories I have read in my life till date. You can not achieve success in life till you keep hanging onto a false belief that - you cannot do something . Come out from the "Elephant Mindset" and you will notice the remarkable positive changes in life.
The Retiring Carpenter (Short Story # 16)
The inspirational short story T he Retiring Carpenter will create a positive and optimistic impact on your life. This story is about a carpenter and a prominent contractor. The Short Story highlights the importance of keeping your promises in life. It encourages to fulfill your commitments to the best extent possible.
The Fisherman (Motivational Story # 15)
Short Story The Fisherman is one of my favorite again. This inspiring story is a story of a fisherman and a successful businessman. Being minimalist, living in the present moment and making work life balance are some of the learnings from the inspirational story. The story also encourages to find happiness in small small things of life.
The Window Seat (Inspirational Short Stories # 14)
Motivational Short Story - The Window Seat is a story of two patients who get admitted and occupied the same hospital room. The story inspires to spread happiness everywhere. There is nothing more satisfying than to see someone smile . When you bring happy moments in others life, this itself make you happy too. The story communicates very well the role of mindfulness and courage in life also.
Potato, Egg & Coffee Beans (Short Story with moral # 13)
" Potato, Egg & Coffee Beans " is very inspiring short story and has powerful moral behind it. This story is about a chef, his wife and their daughter. The little girl get a burly message from his chef father, when she get depressed to to life problems and challenges. When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond to the situations that matters not the size of the problems.
Five More Minutes (Short Stories # 12)
Five More Minutes is a emotional and heart touching Story. A thought provoking story which makes you think about your relationships. The inspirational story communicates powerfully the importance of living in the moment, work-life balance, prioritization and time. One of the pearl in the sea of inspirational stories. I highly recommend all of you to read this.
Sharpen your axe (Inspirational Story # 11)
Sharpen your axe, Short Story # 11 of the Inspirational and motivational short stories about life, is the story of two woodcutters named Charles and John. It tells you how to increase productivity and the importance of reinforcing your knowledge, skills and competencies.
The Baby Camel and his Mother (Short Story # 10)
The Baby Camel and his Mother (Inspirational Short Story #10) is story of a baby camel and mother as he same suggest. It inspires people to bring in change when the surrounding environment is not in congruence with your talent, competencies, knowledge, skills and experience. A classical story which will make you think are you at the right place and doing right things.
Everything happens for good (Short Stories # 9)
Everything happens for good an old story of a king and his friend. The king and his friend were out on a hunting expedition. The sequential incidents explains very well that we should be grateful for everything which happens to us. We must always be optimistic towards life and look brighter parts of the things.
Self Appraisal (Short Motivational Story # 8)
Self Appraisal is a story of a little boy and grocery owner (who also runs a telephone booth). The grocery store owner observes the conversation the boy had over phone with someone on the other side of the phone. The little boy's confidence on his own competencies and skills will encourage you believe in yourself.
100 Camels (Short Inspiring Story # 7)
The short motivational story 100 Camels gives insights on how to deal with the problems in life. It's a story of a young boy James and a Saint. The conversation between the James and the saint will give you immense vibrations to put your thinking cap ON and look at the problems in life with different perspective. This story will inspire, entertain, educate and bring smile on the your face!
You are made to Fly High (Short Inspirational Story # 6)
The story #6 - You are made to Fly High in the series of Inspirational and Motivational short stories about life is a story of a King and Two Eaglets. This short inspirational story gives great life lessons to the people who want to change but have fear of unknown. The story will encourage and motivate you to achieve flying success in life.
Empty your Cup (Short Zen Story # 5)
Empty Your Cup is a classic Zen Story and very close to my heart. This is a story of a university professor, who meets a Zen Master to learn the pearls of Zen wisdom. What an incredible lesson professor learnt from the meet. We all behave like professor in day to day, so go on and learn the strong message this short story communicates in very simple words.
The Starfish Story (Motivational Short Story # 4)
Inspirational Short Story # 4 - The Starfish Story is a story of starfishes and a little girl. This story explains the importance of hope, perseverance and being the change. This is a story of confidence about taking an initiative to bring the change. It's about how one step towards changing the world can make the difference. I read this story again n again, every time I read it, I get energized with a new energy to bring the change in the society.
Is the jar of your time full ? (Inspiring Short Story # 3)
Is the jar of your time full ? This Time Management Story teaches the skills of prioritization in a wonderful way. A must read for the readers looking for improve on decision making skills, prioritization of things and achieve achieve balance in life. The story explains of importance of time in a simple way and give insights on how to use smaller time gaps for completing small - small jobs.
Nail on the fence (Inspirational Short Story # 2)
Nail on the fence is a short story of a father and his arrogant son. In this story; father communicates the lessons on anger management very powerfully. This is an old motivational short story and one of my favorite. The story motivates to bring a change in your personality trait which will make a noticeable impact on your relationships and interpersonal skills. A perfect short inspirational story to share with your kids and make them understand how anger can ruin their life.
Life is like a cup of coffee (Short Story # 1)
Life is like a cup of coffee is an inspirational short story of a university professor and his students, who gather at professor's home after a long time. This is a classical example of how can we have a different perspective about life. The short story communicates a very powerful message that the true meaning of life is not the materialistic achievements, but going that extra mile in the journey of life which enlighten you the real purpose of it. A must read for everyone, specially the middle age group.
