The Economic Times

African proverb of the day: 'Even the best cooking pot will...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on talent, resources, action, planning, responsibility, hard work and success

African proverb of the day, Even the best cooking pot will not produce food, explains why talent, skills, education, money and resources cannot create success without action. The proverb compares potential with an empty pot and effort with the ingredients and fire needed to prepare food. It teaches planning, responsibility, initiative, hard work and execution as necessary steps towards achieving goals.