What the Chinese Get that Americans Have Forgotten

Published: Wed, 07/24/13

Social Leader Weekly


What the Chinese Get that Americans Have Forgotten
 
 
 
An ancient Chinese parable is told of Yu Gong, a 90-year-old man whose travels to and from his home were inconvenienced by two large nearby mountains.

One day Yu Gong said to his family, "These mountains are too inconvenient. Why not get rid of them?"

His son and grandson responded, "What you say is true. We shall start moving them tomorrow."

The next day, they began moving the mountain, carrying stones into the sea.

They worked nonstop through summer and winter, rain and snow.

Observing their work, a man said, "Yu Gong, you are so old. Do you really think it is possible to move the mountains?"

Yu Gong responded...

 
 
 
 
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Stephen Palmer is a writer and entrepreneur devoted to helping people conquer limitations, maximize their potential, and achieve true freedom.
 
 
 
Stephen and his wife are raising their four children in southern Utah.
 




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