The Jumping Squirrel

Two man, one old and the other young, were sitting on a park bench watching a squirrel attempting to jump from one high tree to another.The squirrel appeared to be aiming for a limb so far out of reach that the leap look like suicide.The squirrel jumped but it missed it's target and it landed safely on another branch below.It then slowly climbed to it's intended place and appeared satisfied.

The old man remarked to the young one, " I have seen lots of squirrels jump like that, especially if predators are around, and they don't ever hit the ground. A lot of them miss the limb they are aiming for, but I never seen any get hurt in trying".
Then he laughed and continued, " I guess they have got to atleast take a risk or they would remain in one tree all their lives.When we need to choose between risking a new situation or hanging back, think of the squirrel".

The young man nodded his head in agreement.




We always feel comfortable when we are in a rut, because it is predictable, stable and secure.If we do not want to take risks we will always remain the same as we were before.The courage to take calculated risks can take us to a higher level of achievement.