A man slaughters a big cow, starts the grill, and says to his daughter, “Daughter, go call our relatives, friends, and neighbors to join us… We’re having a celebration!”
The daughter goes out to the street and shouts, “Please help! My father’s house is on fire!”
After some time, only a few people come out to help, while many others act like they didn’t hear anything. The ones who came stay, eat, and enjoy the food until late.
The father, confused, looks around and says to his daughter, “I don’t know most of these people. Some I’ve never seen before. Where are our friends, family, and neighbors?”
The daughter calmly replies, “The people who came didn’t come for a party. They came because they thought we were in trouble. These are the people who care about us. These are the ones who deserve to celebrate with us.”
Lesson: The ones who don’t show up when you’re struggling don’t deserve to be with you when you succeed
MY DAD ONCE TOLD ME: “BY AGE 35, YOU SHOULD BE SMART ENOUGH ΤΟ REALIZE THIS:
1. Stay silent. Not everything needs to be said.
2. Silence is better than unnecessary drama.
3. If you find someone smarter than you, work with them, don’t compete.
Competition is a weakness.
4. The family you create is more important than the family you come from.
5. Your current job doesn’t care about you. They only pay you enough to kill your dreams.
6. Free yourself from society’s advice, because most of them have no idea what they’re doing.
7. Most people drift through life.
They have no purpose, no direction, and zero intent.
Learn their needs. Lead them.
8. It’s better to have 1 friend who’s:
• Happy for you
• Supports your win
• Encourages your dreams
Than a bunch of acquaintances who are:
• Lazy
Self-centered
• Jealous of your success