When you want success as badly as you wanted the air while you were in the water, then you will get it. Socrates asked, ‘What did you want the most when your head was in the water?” The young man replied, “Air.” Socrates said, “That is the secret to success. The young man gasped and took a deep breath of air. Finally, Socrates pulled the man’s head out of the water. The young man struggled to get out of the water, but Socrates was strong and kept him there until the boy started turning blue. But to the young man’s surprise, Socrates ducked him into the water. As they went in the river, the water got up to their neck. So the next day, Socrates asked the young man to walk with him towards the river. Socrates patiently listened to the man’s question and told him to meet him near the river the following day for the answer. Once a young man asked the wise man, Socrates, the secret to success. We strongly believe that good stories can change lives thus, we have a list of some amazing short stories about life that will teach you valuable lessons, help you deal with various life situations and inspire you to take on life differently. The human brain is programmed to perceive patterns and grasp the plot sequences of stories to store them in long-term memory. Stories are a way to encapsulate life’s memorable moments and enduring life lessons. Stories are fundamental to the way we process life experiences and the feelings that surround them. Some of the most memorable lessons in life come from stories.

Chillzee short stories