Very often an email forward comes my way which I feel showcases some interesting teachings in an “easy to understand” manner. I hope to share with you forwards that broaden my perspective. The first of many more to come is included for you below:
One sunny day, a bus driver went to the bus garage, started his bus, and drove off along the route. No problems for the first few stops – a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on. 6’8”, built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the driver and said, “Big John doesn’t pay!” and sat down at the back. The driver was 5’3”, thin, and basically meek. Naturally, he didn’t argue with Big John, but he wasn’t happy about it. The next day the same thing happened – Big John got on again, made a show of refusing to pay, and sat down. This went on day after day for several months. This grated on the bus driver, who started losing sleep over the way Big John was taking advantage of him. Finally he could not stand it any longer. He signed up for body building courses, karate, judo, and all that good stuff. By the end of the summer, he had become quite strong; what’s more, he felt really good about himself. So on the next Monday, when Big John once again got on the bus and said, “Big John doesn’t pay!” The driver stood up, glared back at the passenger, and screamed, “And why not?” With a surprised look on his face, Big John replied, “Big John has a bus pass.”
The Live Learn & Lead Learning
• Things are not always what they first appear to be.
• Assume the best from a situation or a person and the gain will be yours.
• Be sure there is a problem in the first place before working hard to solve one.
