Eric, unhappy with his predictable life, runs his father\u2019s company into the ground with his arrogance and horrible attitude toward people. But what happens when a beggar changes his ways about life?Eric was sitting in the darkness of his upscale apartment, his face briefly illuminated by his phone as he scrolled through emails with disdain. He longed for adventure and the mysteries of ancient civilizations rather than the cold, corporate world he was shackled to following his father\u2019s death. \u201cI hate this,\u201d he muttered under his breath. Since he took over his father\u2019s company, his passion for exploring caves and ancient tombs was reduced to dust, and he had turned bitter, his anger often misdirected at those around him\u2026\n
As he approached his towering office building that morning, he tried to muster pride in its imposing stature, yet felt disconnected and resentful.Lost in his thoughts, he didn\u2019t notice the beggar sitting on the sidewalk near his building and accidentally knocked over the poor man\u2019s box of coins. \u201cDon\u2019t worry about it, sir,\u201d the beggar offered meekly. \u201cI\u2019ll pick it up.\u201dEric felt terrible for the beggar for a tiny sliver of a moment. He considered reaching into his pocket and giving the person some money. But when the breeze turned and he got a sniff of the man\u2019s odor, his entire demeanor changed. \u201cYou\u2019re gross!\u201d he exclaimed. \u201cLook at my shoes! Your stuff has made them dirty, too!\u201dEric watched as the man refused to respond and picked up his coins with his fingers in dirty cut-out gloves.\u201dDo you even know how much they cost?\u201d he yelled.\n
\u201cWell, that\u2019s more than you\u2019ll ever make in a lifetime! I don\u2019t want to see you here next time.\u201d Eric grimaced as he walked away, the wind returning the man\u2019s smell to his nose. When he opened the door to the office building, he didn\u2019t bother to acknowledge the onlookers exchanging uneasy glances at him. \u201cMr. Stanton, is everything alright?\u201d Tennessee, his secretary, asked as he marched through to his office. Still consumed by his new source of anger, Eric didn\u2019t spare her a glance.When he got into his office, he sighed as he closed the door. \u201cI hate people,\u201d he muttered under his breath.Right then, the chair at his table turned, revealing one of his best employees. \u201cGood morning! I came in early to catch you, Mr. Stanton!\u201d Lucretia said from the chair. \u201cI\u2019ve been trying to meet with you for two weeks!\u201d \u201cJust get out of my office,\u201d he replied. \u201cMr. Stanton,\u201d she continued, \u201cI\u2019ve been working on this project for a long time. Just give me a chance to present it.\n
I\u2019m going to give you the short version.\u201dEric sighed and sat down as Lucretia hurried to stand across from him. He tried to focus as Lucretia presented her project, but his encounter with the beggar lingered in his mind.\u201dSo, this could increase our capital by 70%,\u201d she said as she finished. \u201cGreat, why don\u2019t you run the company then?\u201d Eric snapped, his patience worn thin. \u201cSince you know so much!\u201d \u201cSir, I-I just thought this project could help,\u201d she replied, taken aback.Eric dismissed her efforts. \u201cI need results, not dreams. Bring me something concrete. And one more thing, Lucretia. Never come into my office and sit around like this again. If you want to see me, you must schedule an appointment with my secretary. Understood?\u201d He thought Lucretia would leave; instead, she stood her ground. \u201cI\u2019ve been waiting for you for two weeks, Mr. Stanton,\u201d she said, sounding bolder.Eric had to admit, he liked this. He liked the change in her attitude \u2013 she was trying to stand up to him. He could count the number of people who stood up to him on one hand. But he also just wasn\u2019t in the mood to deal with any of it.\n
\u201cGet your things and get out!\u201d he demanded.As the door closed behind her, Eric sat with his feet on the table and took out his phone to browse the internet again. There were new articles about oracles that he wanted to read. Two of his old classmates had published their papers on the existence of oracles in ancient communities. \u201cI should be the one exploring, researching, and publishing,\u201d he said aloud, slamming his hand on the table.Eric continued reading through the day, only stopping to take two phone calls. He ignored every call and message sent through from his secretary. And left every email unread.When the day was finally over, he packed up his bag and left for the day. As he was leaving his office, Tennessee called out to him. \u201cOh, Mr. Stanton!\u201d she said, jumping up from her desk. \u201cMake it quick,\u201d he said. \u201cThe office is out of coffee, and the water guys won\u2019t come back and fill the water filters until our account has been paid.\u201d \u201cSo?\u201d\u201dSir, the problem is that we ran out of coffee,\u201d she said.\n
\u201cAnd the water supplier\u2014\u201d \u201cWell then! If everybody wants to drink water, they must bring some from home. And as for the coffee, a recent study has shown that the average office loses two hours of productivity per day at the coffee machine.\u201d Eric looked at her with his eyebrows raised. \u201cAny questions?\u201d \u201cYes!\u201d she exclaimed. \u201cThe office is supposed to have a positive atmosphere.\u201d\u201dI agree,\u201d he said. \u201cGo look for a way to do it for free, Tennessee. Right, goodbye.\u201d \u201cMr. Stanton,\u201d she said, interrupting him again. \u201cYou forgot to sign for my vacation. I\u2019m planning to take a week off next month. My sister is having a baby, and I wanted to ensure everything is in order before your schedule becomes too hectic.\u201d \u201cVacation? Now? Tennessee, we\u2019re in the middle of crucial projects. I cannot have my key players disappear when things are this intense. Postpone it or something.\u201d\n
Eric began to walk to the door, ready to leave the day behind him, but Lucretia approached him.\u201dSir, I have an idea about that marketing strategy that you asked me to look over,\u201d she said.\u201dTomorrow! The working day is over!\u201d Eric barked. \u201cWill you make an appointment for me?\u201d she asked. \u201cSure,\u201d he said sarcastically. \u201cBye!\u201d Eric stepped out of the building into the city\u2019s bustling energy. He went to a cafe and grabbed a sandwich for dinner. As he was about to make his way home, he realized he had left his phone in his office.He marched back to the building he loathed, ready to run in and get his phone before anyone could speak to him. In his hurry, Eric\u2019s foot caught an uneven crack in the pavement, sending him stumbling forward and at the feet of the beggar he\u2019d run into that morning.\u201dYou again!\u201d\n
Eric snapped, frustrated. \u201cFind somewhere else to beg!\u201d The beggar, unfazed, warned Eric in a chilling tone, \u201cTomorrow, you won\u2019t recognize yourself. Everything will change.\u201d Why does he always hide his face? Disturbed but dismissive, Eric hurried home, trying to shake off the encounter.The next day, Eric felt oddly different, his usual stern demeanor replaced by an uncharacteristic agreeableness. Tennessee asked for vacation approval, and to his surprise, Eric readily agreed. \u201cYes, of course!\u201d Eric found himself saying, despite his inner resistance. What was happening?Tennessee was thrilled. She pushed for more, hinting at office amenities, and Eric, against his will, promised upgrades like a new coffee machine. Why am I unable to speak my mind? In his office, Eric was confused about what was happening to him. When Lucretia entered and presented a revised project, Eric, despite wanting to reject it, praised it instead. \u201cThis is great,\u201d he said, shocking himself.Lucretia left, pleased, while Eric was left questioning his own behavior. \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong with me?\u201d he wondered, realizing the beggar\u2019s words might be coming true. He couldn\u2019t even say \u2018No\u2019 anymore.\n
So, Eric put tape over his mouth.Later, he confronted the beggar. This time, the poor man removed his hood, and Eric was shocked to notice the man looked just like him. In fact, it was like staring into a mirror. \u201cImpossible,\u201d Eric said. \u201cI am losing my mind.\u201d \u201cI always thought to myself,\u201d the beggar replied. \u201cHow do people end up living like this? And now I know. Terrible deeds are to blame. Greed ruined you, my friend.\u201d\u201dNo, No!\u201d Eric exclaimed. \u201cI\u2019m a good person! I am a good man, so what you\u2019re saying is impossible.\u201d \u201cMost people are good. You focus so much on not spending money on the people who matter that you\u2019ve lost all your humanity. Soon, your people will turn their backs on you.\u201dEric ran away, listening to the man\u2019s voice ringing loud and clear. The next day, Eric felt normal again, but when he got to work, it was too quiet.\n
Then, Tennessee told him everyone had quit because of the bad work conditions. Eric saw an email from all the employees saying they had resigned. He was shocked and realized he had made big mistakes.Eric tried to talk to Colin and Lucretia, the last two employees at the office other than Tennessee, but they were leaving, too. They were unhappy with how Eric treated them and didn\u2019t want to work for him anymore. Eric felt ashamed and tried to apologize to everyone, promising to pay them and give them bonuses if they stayed. But it was too late.Eric then talked to Tennessee, asking for another chance. He admitted he was greedy and didn\u2019t care about his employees\u2019 growth. He asked for forgiveness and wanted to know how to make things right. \u201cI\u2019ll give you another chance and help you, sir,\u201d she said. \u201cNow, pull yourself together.\u201d She pushed a large book into his hands. \u201cThis book contains all your employee\u2019s addresses and contact details. You\u2019ll go to every one of them and apologize personally.\u201d\u201dThat sounds fair,\u201d he agreed. \u201cI\u2019ll do that. Will you come with me?\u201d \u201cYes, but on one condition,\u201d she said. \u201cYou are going to take a paycheck to every single one of them. Show them that you\u2019re human and that they matter to you. Show them that you\u2019re committed to making amends.\u201dEric agreed and started his journey to make things right.\n
Weeks later, the office became lively again as employees returned. Eric felt better knowing he was fixing his mistakes. He had also started weekly team meetings, where he ensured that the boardroom was stocked with snacks and refreshments for everyone. During a meeting, Eric admitted his past mistakes and promised to do better. He handed out bonuses to show his gratitude.\u201dI was blind to the impact of my decisions, and I let the pursuit of success cloud my judgment. But I\u2019ve seen the consequences, and I\u2019ve felt the loss. And now, I want to make amends.\u201dAt the end of the meeting, Eric asked Lucretia to be his second in charge. \u201cOh my god! Really? I-I don\u2019t know what to say,\u201d she said, thrilled and nervous. \u201cBut do you accept?\u201d he asked. \u201cOf course I do!\u201dEric went home that evening, thinking about the beggar. In fact, the more he thought about the man, the more convinced he was that the beggar was an oracle \u2013 just like in his ex-classmate\u2019s published papers.\n
It was the only explanation of how the man had changed his behavior \u2013 from how he spoke to how he carried himself out.\u201dI wonder where he is now,\u201d Eric asked himself as he sat back in his silk sheets. \u201cI would take him out for a meal if I see him again.\u201d But Eric also knew that he would probably never see the man again \u2013 not while the man could change his face to match whomever he crossed paths with.Tell us what you think about this story, and share it with your friends. It might brighten their day and inspire them. If you enjoyed reading this story, you might like this one about a homeless girl who ended up stealing a rich man\u2019s heart. Why did he fall for her?\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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