chapter 1
Chapter 1: Dreams Beyond the Desert
The scorching sun of Rajasthan painted the sky in shades of gold and orange. In a small village near Jodhpur lived a young boy named Sohail. His family was neither rich nor powerful. They lived in a modest house made of brick and stone, surrounded by sandy roads and endless desert landscapes.
Sohail's father worked hard every day to provide food for the family. His mother managed the household with care and love. Life was simple, but money was always limited.
Unlike many boys in his village, Sohail dreamed big.
While his friends spent their evenings playing cricket, Sohail often sat on the rooftop of his house, staring at the distant city lights.
"One day, I will build something of my own," he often told himself.
People laughed when they heard his dreams.
"A boy from this small village becoming a businessman?" some would say.
Others shook their heads.
"Business is for rich people. Focus on finding a job."
But Sohail never listened to negative voices.
He believed that success did not belong only to rich people. Success belonged to those who worked hard enough to earn it.A Curious Mine
From a young age, Sohail loved learning new things.
Whenever he visited the town market, he carefully observed shopkeepers.
He noticed how customers entered stores, how products were displayed, and how sellers spoke to buyers.
While other children looked at toys, Sohail looked at businesses.
One day he asked a shop owner, "Uncle, how did you start this shop?"
The old man smiled.
"With only ₹5,000 and a lot of courage."
That answer stayed in Sohail's mind for years.
He realized that every big business once started small.