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The Lucky Horse

The Lucky Horse

There was an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbours came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically.

“Maybe,” the farmer replied.

The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it three other wild horses. “How wonderful,” the neighbours exclaimed.

“Maybe,” replied the old man.

The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg. The neighbours again came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune.

“Maybe,” answered the farmer.

Guy Insull, Founder

The day after, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. Seeing that the son’s leg was broken, they passed him by. The neighbours congratulated the farmer on how well things had turned out.

“Maybe,” said the farmer.

What this little fable demonstrates is that as with most things in life, it’s not necessarily what happens to you that makes the difference, but rather your reaction – what you think and believe – about what happens to you!

Guy Insull,
Founder,
Champions Club

© Champions Club, 2008. The Global Success Community, with Guy Insull.