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Ranbir Kapoor, artist of the screen and inheritor of a long lineage of storytellers, once spoke with simple yet profound clarity: “I believe that working with good people matters because then the work environment is good. If there is a sense of respect and belief among the people you work with, that is when good work is done.” His words are not only about film sets or creative labor, but about the very nature of human endeavor. For in every craft, from the humblest to the grandest, it is not only talent that creates greatness, but the harmony of hearts bound together in respect and belief.

The first truth in this saying is that good people create good environments. A workplace poisoned by envy, cruelty, or arrogance cannot flourish, no matter how skilled its members. But a place where kindness rules, where respect is freely given, and where belief in one another’s worth is constant, becomes fertile soil. In such soil, seeds of creativity, courage, and innovation sprout freely. This is why Kapoor places greater emphasis on the character of people than on the brilliance of individuals. Goodness is the foundation on which enduring work is built.

The second truth lies in respect and belief. Respect means that every person—whether leader or worker, artist or assistant—is honored for their role. Belief means that one trusts in the capacity and integrity of one’s companions. When these are present, burdens grow lighter, conflicts dissolve more quickly, and excellence rises naturally from the labor. Without respect, even great talents clash and fall apart. Without belief, fear and doubt creep in, suffocating progress.

History offers us a radiant example in the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. The world remembers Neil Armstrong’s step upon the lunar surface, but behind that moment stood thousands of men and women—engineers, mathematicians, technicians—working in unity. The most famous among them was Katherine Johnson, whose calculations guided the astronauts’ path. In that vast team, what mattered most was not ego, but respect and belief: respect for each role, belief in each other’s abilities. It was this harmony that lifted humanity beyond the earth.

Kapoor’s wisdom also carries a warning. Many great projects in history have collapsed because those within them could not work together with respect. The fall of the Tower of Babel in legend, the collapse of kingdoms riven by internal envy—these remind us that talent without unity breeds ruin. In contrast, humble groups bound by respect often achieve wonders beyond expectation. This is why he insists: good work is born of good people.

O children of tomorrow, learn from this teaching: when you choose companions for your journey, look first to their character. Skills can be taught, but goodness of heart is priceless. In your own work, cultivate respect—speak with honor, listen with humility, recognize the value of others. Cultivate belief—encourage those around you, trust in their gifts, and strengthen their courage. In this way, you will not only accomplish tasks but create harmony that endures.

The lesson is clear: greatness is never the product of one hand alone, but of many hands working in unity. To work with good people is to weave a fabric that cannot be easily torn. To respect and believe in one another is to awaken the highest potential of the group. This is how legacies are built, whether in art, science, or daily labor.

Thus let Ranbir Kapoor’s words be carried into your heart: “If there is a sense of respect and belief among the people you work with, that is when good work is done.” Live this wisdom, and in every field of labor you touch, whether grand or small, you will not only create good work—you will create good lives, bound together by dignity, trust, and shared purpose.