Goals

They found nothing. Frustrated, they decided to at least plant seeds since the soil was already turned.

A traveler comes across three men working on a construction site. He asks each of them what they are doing.

An old farmer, worried that his three lazy sons wouldn't work after he passed, told them on his deathbed that a was buried somewhere in their fields. They found nothing

When thinking about goals, it is often more helpful to focus on the and the how rather than just the "what." Here are two classic stories that illustrate different, essential perspectives on goal setting. 1. The Three Bricklayers: Purpose vs. Task

As the old fable goes, for a chicken, a breakfast of "Ham & Eggs" is just a day's work, but for the pig, it’s total commitment . True achievement usually requires being fully "in the game" rather than just a contributor. He asks each of them what they are doing

The second man says, "" He sees the immediate structure, focusing on the technical requirements and dimensions.

The first man grumbles, "" For him, the goal is just a repetitive task to get through the day. "" He sees the immediate structure

Because the ground had been so thoroughly tilled, they grew the most bountiful crop the village had ever seen.