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 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
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108They 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 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
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Hey Rajat,
Excellent motivation. :)
The positive aspect in this story is 99%, and I would say 1% is communalism. It reminds me of my friend's experience, who did his engineering in Moscow. He said his Russian classmates don't have a problem with employment after completing their degree; they are assured of a job and given tasks for their whole life. So, he only thinks about that. Initially, it's done by segregating individuals' skills and talent. According to this, they would be placed and assigned a job. The only thing is to care about their work until retirement.
But you see the process in India...
Take honeybees; they also work in the same way. The main point I would like to emphasize is that humans have lots of choices. Most times he/she lands on the wrong path, comes back, and selects the best path through a trial and error process. Also, social elements affect a person's growth.
Though we can take ant philosophy for motivation, we can't implement everything because humans are complex machines that do extraordinary things.
Guys, this is my personal view. :)
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From India, Madras
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Excellent motivation. :)
The positive aspect in this story is 99%, and I would say 1% is communalism. It reminds me of my friend's experience, who did his engineering in Moscow. He said his Russian classmates don't have a problem with employment after completing their degree; they are assured of a job and given tasks for their whole life. So, he only thinks about that. Initially, it's done by segregating individuals' skills and talent. According to this, they would be placed and assigned a job. The only thing is to care about their work until retirement.
But you see the process in India...
Take honeybees; they also work in the same way. The main point I would like to emphasize is that humans have lots of choices. Most times he/she lands on the wrong path, comes back, and selects the best path through a trial and error process. Also, social elements affect a person's growth.
Though we can take ant philosophy for motivation, we can't implement everything because humans are complex machines that do extraordinary things.
Guys, this is my personal view. :)
Regards
From India, Madras
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Hello friend,
I am so happy to see a piece by 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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I am so happy to see a piece by 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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