Over the years I've been teaching kids about a simple but powerful
concept - the ant philosophy. I think everybody should study ants.
They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first
part:
a. Ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're headed
somewhere and you try to stop them; they'll look for another way.
They'll climb over, they'll climb under, they'll climb around. They
keep looking for another way. What a neat philosophy, to never quit
looking for a way to get where you're supposed to go.
b. Second, ants think winter all summer. That's an important
perspective. You can't be so naive as to think summer will last
forever. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of
summer.
An ancient story says, "Don't build your house on the sand in the
summer." Why do we need that advice? Because it is important to think
ahead. In the summer, you've got to think storm. You've got to think
rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun.
c.The third part of the ant philosophy is that ants think summer all
winter. That is so important. During the winter, ants remind
themselves,"This won't last long; we'll soon be out of here." And the
first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, they'll
dive back down, but then they come out the first warm day. They can't
wait to get out.
d. And here's the last part of the ant philosophy. How much will an
ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that he
possibly can. What an incredible philosophy, the "all-that-you-
possibly-can" philosophy.
Wow, what a great philosophy to have - the ant philosophy. Never give
up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
From India, Pune
101concept - the ant philosophy. I think everybody should study ants.
They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first
part:
a. Ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're headed
somewhere and you try to stop them; they'll look for another way.
They'll climb over, they'll climb under, they'll climb around. They
keep looking for another way. What a neat philosophy, to never quit
looking for a way to get where you're supposed to go.
b. Second, ants think winter all summer. That's an important
perspective. You can't be so naive as to think summer will last
forever. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of
summer.
An ancient story says, "Don't build your house on the sand in the
summer." Why do we need that advice? Because it is important to think
ahead. In the summer, you've got to think storm. You've got to think
rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun.
c.The third part of the ant philosophy is that ants think summer all
winter. That is so important. During the winter, ants remind
themselves,"This won't last long; we'll soon be out of here." And the
first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, they'll
dive back down, but then they come out the first warm day. They can't
wait to get out.
d. And here's the last part of the ant philosophy. How much will an
ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that he
possibly can. What an incredible philosophy, the "all-that-you-
possibly-can" philosophy.
Wow, what a great philosophy to have - the ant philosophy. Never give
up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
From India, Pune
Hey Rajat,
Xcellent motivation. :)
.... positive aspect in this story 99% and would say 1% is communalism ...
it reminds me of my friends experience, who did his engineering at Moscow.. he said his russian classmates dont have problem of employment after degree completion , they are assured job and given tasks for the whole life... so he thinks only about that... initially, its done by seggregating individual's skills and talent.. according to this, he would be placed and assigned job.. only thing is to care about his work untill retirement...
but u see the process in india...
Take Honeybees they also work in same way,
main point i would like to emphaize is that humans have lots of chioces ... ost times he/she lands in wrong path... he comes back and selects other best path... its trial and error process ..... also social elements which also affects a persons growth...
though we can take ant philosopy for an motivation... we cant implement everything... coz HUMAN is complex machine which does xtra ordinary things...
guys this is my personal view...
:) :) :)
Regards
From India, Madras
Xcellent motivation. :)
.... positive aspect in this story 99% and would say 1% is communalism ...
it reminds me of my friends experience, who did his engineering at Moscow.. he said his russian classmates dont have problem of employment after degree completion , they are assured job and given tasks for the whole life... so he thinks only about that... initially, its done by seggregating individual's skills and talent.. according to this, he would be placed and assigned job.. only thing is to care about his work untill retirement...
but u see the process in india...
Take Honeybees they also work in same way,
main point i would like to emphaize is that humans have lots of chioces ... ost times he/she lands in wrong path... he comes back and selects other best path... its trial and error process ..... also social elements which also affects a persons growth...
though we can take ant philosopy for an motivation... we cant implement everything... coz HUMAN is complex machine which does xtra ordinary things...
guys this is my personal view...
:) :) :)
Regards
From India, Madras
Hello friend,
I am so happy to see a piece of Jim Rohn. I have often wondered why no one mentions Jim Rohn in India. In fact he is one Motivational Guru who has been quoted most extensively from Anthony Robbins to Stephen Covey. His simple way of communicating profound lessons of life is incredible.
Thanks and keep sending in more.
R.G. Srinivasan
http://management-thoughts.blogspot.com
From India, Coimbatore
I am so happy to see a piece of Jim Rohn. I have often wondered why no one mentions Jim Rohn in India. In fact he is one Motivational Guru who has been quoted most extensively from Anthony Robbins to Stephen Covey. His simple way of communicating profound lessons of life is incredible.
Thanks and keep sending in more.
R.G. Srinivasan
http://management-thoughts.blogspot.com
From India, Coimbatore
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