The ground is uneven and the water around his barely protected feet cold. Yet, he ventures on boldly, to blaze a trail in difficult terrains. He is a pioneer of several new fields of business. Adventures do not scare him. The world applauds, not knowing of his immense faith in the guardian angels that have his back. The network has always been there – invisible, intangible but strongly supportive.
Only this time around, he had not been warned of the tiger in the bush.
The bank was groaning under the pressure of mounting losses, and was compelled to report his misdeeds.
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It felt like a big twist that it has such a sad ending when it’s such a calm photo, great stuff 🙂
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Thanks!
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In their own environment, both were apex predators.
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You hit the nail on the head.
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Dangerous things tigers, and they can swim.
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I found I was gritting my teeth at the thought of the tiger…..compelling Reena.
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Thanks, Michael!
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Wonderful story Reena! So sad at the end.
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Thanks, Joy!
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Interesting metaphors between the business and natural worlds.
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Thank you so much!
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I like the way this ends up in contrast to the peaceful image.
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Thanks, Iain!
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yikes
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