In life, we often face challenges that seem impossible to overcome. But history shows us that confidence and belief can turn the impossible into reality. This inspiring Japanese tale of Nobunaga, a great warrior, teaches us that success is not about luck—it’s about confidence.
The Challenge
Nobunaga, a renowned warrior in Japan, once decided to fight an army ten times larger than his own. While he had absolute faith in his soldiers, they were doubtful.
To boost their morale, Nobunaga led his army toward the battlefield. On the way, they passed by a famous shrine, a place where people placed great trust in divine blessings.
The Coin Toss of Fate
Stopping near the shrine, Nobunaga addressed his troops:
“I am going inside to pray. When I return, I will toss a coin. If it comes up heads, we will win; if it comes up tails, we will lose. Let us trust fate.”
Nobunaga prayed sincerely, came out, and tossed the coin. It landed on heads.
Instantly, the soldiers’ fear melted away. They were filled with courage, determination, and the belief that victory was certain.
The Victory
The battle began—and Nobunaga’s smaller army defeated the much larger enemy force.
During the victory celebration, one of his close soldiers said:
“No one can change fate. It was our destiny to win.”
Nobunaga smiled, showed them the coin—and revealed that both sides had heads.
The Lesson
This story carries a timeless truth:
Success is not achieved by luck but by confidence.
Confidence fuels action, and action leads to success. As Shiv Khera said:
“Winners don’t do different things. They do things differently.”
Takeaway for Your Life
When facing challenges:
- Believe in yourself before expecting others to believe in you.
- Inspire confidence in your team or surroundings.
- Don’t wait for “luck” — create your own.
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