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The Best Seed

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  The Best Seed There was once a farmer who grew the most excellent wheat. Every season, he won the award for the best wheat in the country. A reporter came to him and asked about his success. He told her that the key was sharing his best seed with his neighbors so they could plant the seed as well. The reporter asked, “How can you share your best wheat seed with your neighbors when they compete with you every year?” “That’s simple,” the farmer replied. “The wind spreads the pollen from everyone’s wheat and carries it from field to field. If my neighbors grew inferior wheat, cross pollination would degrade everyone’s wheat, including mine .”   “If I am to grow the best wheat, I must help my neighbors grow the best wheat as well” This is not only excellent advice for growing the best crops, but also great advice for how to live our life. If you want to live a meaningful and happy life, help others find happiness. Remember: The value of your life is measured by...

Eagles Soar, Ducks Quack

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  Nice read   Ducks Quack, Eagles Soar   I was waiting in line for a ride at the airport .When a cab pulled up, the first thing I noticed was that the taxi was polished to a bright shine. Smartly dressed in a white shirt, black tie, and freshly pressed black slacks, the cab driver jumped out and rounded the car to open the back passenger door for me. He handed me a laminated card and said: 'I'm Anirudh your driver. While I'm loading your bags in the trunk I'd like you to read my mission statement.'   Taken aback, I read the card. It said: Anirudh’s Mission Statement: To get my customers to their destination in the quickest, safest and cheapest way possible in a friendly environment.   This blew me away. Especially when I noticed that the inside of the cab matched the outside. Spotlessly clean! As he slid behind the wheel, Anirudh said, 'Would you like a cup of coffee? I have a thermos of regular and one of decaf.'   I said jokingly, ...