Which son are you?

A certain farmer had become old and ready to pass his farm down to one of his two sons. When he brought them together to speak about it, he said, “The farm will go to my younger son.”

The older son was furious! “What are you talking about?!” he fumed.

The father sat patiently, thinking.

“”Okay,” the father said. “I need you to do something for me. We need more cows. Will you go to Cibi’s farm and see if he has any cows for sale?”

The older son shortly returned and reported, “Father, Cibi has 6 cows for sale.”

The father graciously thanked the older son for his work. He then turned to the younger son and said, “I need you to do something for me. We need more cows. Will you go to Cibi’s farm and see if he has any cows for sale?”

The younger son did as he was asked and returned, reporting “Father, Cibi has 6 cows for sale. Each cow will cost 2,000 rupees. If we are thinking about buying more than 6 cows, Cibi said he would be willing to reduce the price 100 rupees. He also said they are getting special jersey cows next week so if we aren’t in a hurry, it may be good to wait. However, if we need the cows urgently Cibi said he could deliver the cows tomorrow.”

The father graciously thanked the younger son for his work. He then turned to the older son and said, “That’s why your younger brother is getting the farm.”

Successful people initiate.

Most people only do what they are asked and need specific instructions on most things they do.

Conversely those who become successful don’t just do the job, they do it right and complete. They reach out to people, asking questions, offer to help.

Being successful requires being proactive and  not waiting for life to come to you.

Are you an initiator? You can choose to be one!