Category: Life Lessons

The Scorpion And The Old Man

An old man keeps trying to rescue a drowning scorpion, even as it stings him. His reply to a mocking passer-by is a lesson in staying true to yourself....

The Balloon Room

Fifty people race to find a balloon with their own name on it, and all of them fail. Then the speaker changes one rule, and everyone succeeds....

The Child And The Three Apples

A rich man with no peace of mind is shown a child trying to hold too many apples. A simple story about why sharing brings joy and holding on brings worry....

Ten Pieces Of Unusual Advice

Fly kites, diversify your advisers and prepare to be lucky. A playful list of advice that turns out to be surprisingly wise....

Finding The Silver Lining

Some of life's hardest blows turn out to be blessings in disguise. How a lost job, a break-up or a missed promotion can open a better door....

Treasure Every Moment

We cannot go back and live old moments again. But we can learn what each unit of time is worth, and enjoy today's moments as they come....

Finding Your Next Step In Life

Not sure where to go next? Listen to yourself, look back at what you have lived and loved, and remember the next step is usually right in front of you....

Ten Ways To Stay Young At Heart

Age is a number you can stop counting. Ten light-hearted but wise habits that keep the spirit young, whatever the calendar says....

The Greedy Man And The Elephant

A miser climbs a tree to steal fruit and ends up dangling from a branch. Every rescuer who comes for a reward ends up hanging too....

What Real Life Teaches You After College

Life after college rarely goes to plan. A few honest truths about friends, money, success and responsibility, and why it will still be all right....