Short Motivational Stories

Do you want to know the best way to take advantage of motivational stories? Enjoy the entertainment value they provide and then mull over the lesson to be learned. For centuries, story-telling is proven one of the most effective methods to learn and retain information. Take advantage of this. Gain the motivation you need to succeed.

The Two Bulls Story

Two bulls, one young and full of enthusiasm, and the other older and wiser, see a herd of cows. The young bull says, "Let's charge down this hillside and have our wicked way with a couple of those cows." The old bull replies, "No, how about we stroll gently down this hillside and have our wicked way with them all."

Lesson: It pays to be tactfful and patience. In the long run, it can pay off more.

The Thief and the Paintings Story

A thief was caught after stealing some paintings from the Louvre in Paris, when his getaway van ran out of fuel. Given bail at his first hearing, a reporter asked him on the steps of the courthouse how he forgot such a vital part of his plan. "Simple," said the thief, "I had no Monet for Degas to make the Van Gogh."

Motivational Stories Lesson: Planning and preparation are important. Make sure you have your resources in order.

The Owl and The Field-Mouse Story

A little field-mouse was lost in a dense wood, unable to find his way out. He came upon a wise old owl sitting in a tree. "Please help me, wise old owl, how can I get out of this wood?" said the field-mouse. "Easy," said the owl, "Grow wings and fly out, as I do." "But how can I grow wings?" asked the mouse. The owl looked at him haughtily, sniffed disdainfully, and said, "Don't bother me with the details, I only decide the policy."

Lesson: Don't give advice or make rules that can come to pass. You'll look stupid.

The Ass, The Cock and the Lion

An Ass and a Cock were together, when a Lion, desperate from hunger, approached. He was about to spring upon the Ass, when the Cock (to the sound of whose voice the Lion, it is said, has a singular aversion) crowed loudly, and the Lion fled away. The Ass, observing his trepidation at the mere crowing of a cock, summoned courage to attack him, and galloped after him for that purpose. He had run no long distance when the Lion, turning about, seized him and tore him to pieces.

Lesson: False confidence often leads into danger.

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