Lessons from the Geese

Hi folks -- this was given to me by someone in my downline...a nice piece about working with others toward a greater goal. Hope you like it.

1 - AS EACH BIRD FLAPS ITS WINGS IT CREATES AN UPLIFT FOR THE BIRD BEHIND IT. BY FLYING IN FORMATION THE BIRDS CAN FLY 71 PERCENT FASTER THAN IF THEY FLY ALONE.

The Lesson: People who share a common sense of purpose can get where they want to go quicker and easier when they are propelled by the thrust of others who share the same goals.

2 - WHENEVER A GOOSE FALLS OUT OF FORMATION IT SUDDENLY FEELS THE DIFFICULTY OF TRYING TO FLY ALONE AND QUICKLY GETS BACK INTO FORMATION.

The Lesson: We should stay in formation with those who are headed in the direction we want to go. We can accomplish much more than by ourselves.

3 - WHEN THE LEAD GOOSE GETS TIRED IT ROTATES BACK INTO THE FORMATION AND ANOTHER GOOSE FLIES AT THE POINT POSITION.

The Lesson: It is only fair that we take turns doing the hard tasks and share leadership responsibilities. Leaders must have followers and followers must have leaders.

4 - THE GEESE IN FORMATION HONK FROM THE REAR TO ENCOURAGE THOSE UP FRONT TO KEEP ON COURSE AND MAINTAIN SPEED.

The Lesson: We need to make sure our honking from behind is helpful and encouraging. Let's remember to say please and thank you to those we serve.

5 - WHEN A GOOSE GETS SICK OR SHOT DOWN, TWO GEESE DROP OUT OF FORMATION AND FOLLOW HIM DOWN TO HELP AND PROTECT HIM. THEY REMAIN WITH HIM UNTIL HE DIES OR IS ABLE TO FLY AGAIN.

The Lesson: It is easy to like those who are like us. However, our true character is revealed in our response to those around us who are hurting or suffering misfortune.