Sometimes, the best advice comes from the most unexpected sources. In a similar instance, a Mumbai woman received a reality check from a coconut vendor. Sharing her experience on X (formerly Twitter), the woman recounted how she asked the vendor to cut the coconut quickly since her Uber was on its way. In response, the vendor offered a simple yet profound piece of advice. He reminded her that people work tirelessly to earn money, but what is the point if they can't even take a moment to eat or drink in peace? He further added that while work will always be there, making time for basic needs is just as important.
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The post read, "Told bhaiya to cut my coconut fast because my uber was on the way & man casually said ‘Itna paisa kyu kamate ho? kaam toh chalta rahega lekin khane peene ko time dena chahiye.' Nice grounding advice.”
told bhaiya to cut my coconut fast because my uber was on the way & man casually said “itna paisa kyu kamate ho? kaam toh chalta rahega lekin khane peene ko time dena chahiye”
nice grounding advice pic.twitter.com/wz66mFqnUn— gargi (@archivesbygargi) February 7, 2025
Here is how the internet reacted to this post:
One user wrote, "Drivers, bartenders, watchmen & fruit sellers have given me gem advice!."
Advice from drivers, bartenders, watchmen & fruit sellers have given me gem advices!— Ashish Deokar (@ashishdeokar) February 8, 2025
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Another added, "Wisdom can come from the most unexpected people!! I had a similar experience. It can be life-changing if you follow it."
Wisdom can come from the most unexpected people!! I had a similar experience. It can be life changing if you follow it.— Dr Ravi Rama (@drravicrama) February 8, 2025
Several users shared their similar experiences. One wrote, "I was eating my lunch late in an auto on the way home from work in the evening and blr auto anna told me 'kaam vaam chhodo, hum rahenge toh hi kaam rahega' [Leave the work, we will remain only then the work will remain]. got me existential."
i was eating my lunch late in an auto on the way home from work in the evening and blr auto anna told me “kaam vaam chhodo, hum rahenge toh hi kaam rahega” (translated from kannada). got me existential— sarthak (@champagnechetta) February 8, 2025
Someone else recalled, "Similar advice was given by my tailor once. I told him I leave from work around 8 and will reach by 9.30 for the alterations. He said kaam toh chalta rahega but khudka dhyan rakho. Time pe nikla karo office se. [The work will continue but take care of yourself. Leave the office on time]."
Similar advice was given by my tailor once ???? I told him I leave from work around 8 and will reach by 9.30 for the alterations. He said kaam toh chalta rahega but khudka dhyan rakho. Time pe nikla karo office se. ????????— saheli dasgupta (@shoheli27) February 8, 2025
"If I keep getting teachers like you, I will definitely learn to maintain balance," read a comment.
Brother, if I keep getting teachers like you, I will definitely learn to maintain balance.
Gargi ????????— KAMLESH (@Kamlesh5459) February 7, 2025
The advice from the coconut vendor emphasises that achieving balance and making time to savour the moment are more important in life than meeting deadlines and earning a living.