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GMC Forum _ CHILL OUT _ Fox Vs Rabbit !

Posted by: Ben Higgins May 7 2012, 09:03 AM

Here's a small thing I read this morning:

A Zen master out for a walk with one of his students pointed out a fox chasing a rabbit.

"According to an ancient fable, the rabbit will get away from the fox," the master said.

"Not so," replied the student. "The fox is faster."

"But the rabbit will elude him," insisted the master.

"Why are you so certain ?" asked the student.

"Because the fox is running for his dinner and the rabbit is running for his life," answered the master.

I really like this story but what message do you get from it ?




Posted by: SpaseMoonkey May 7 2012, 03:15 PM

A fox is faster than a rabbit by a decent amount, but whats the terrain like? Is there places for the rabbit to evade and hide in? I need answers before I can answer sir! laugh.gif

The story makes me feel that doing something faster isn't always better.

Posted by: Gitarrero May 7 2012, 05:19 PM

In my opinion it means if something really means a lot to you and you make it your top priority, you'll follow through and will achieve your goal eventually. If it isn't and you can "survive" without it and find something else that looks important to you, you'll quit and chase after something else.

Someone here has this nice signature saying: "If the need is deep, you will find a way. If it isn't, you'll find an excuse." One of the best quotes ever. That's why I'm heading off to the gym now laugh.gif

Posted by: rhoads May 7 2012, 05:36 PM

That's a creepy looking fox !

Posted by: Ben Higgins May 7 2012, 06:59 PM

QUOTE (Gitarrero @ May 7 2012, 05:19 PM) *
In my opinion it means if something really means a lot to you and you make it your top priority, you'll follow through and will achieve your goal eventually. If it isn't and you can "survive" without it and find something else that looks important to you, you'll quit and chase after something else.

Someone here has this nice signature saying: "If the need is deep, you will find a way. If it isn't, you'll find an excuse." One of the best quotes ever. That's why I'm heading off to the gym now laugh.gif


Yeah, that's the kind of thing it says to me. I can't put it any better so I won't smile.gif

QUOTE (SpaseMoonkey @ May 7 2012, 03:15 PM) *
A fox is faster than a rabbit by a decent amount, but whats the terrain like? Is there places for the rabbit to evade and hide in? I need answers before I can answer sir! laugh.gif


Haha, you're like a philosopher who won't commit to a theory unless you have some background info ! laugh.gif

QUOTE (rhoads @ May 7 2012, 05:36 PM) *
That's a creepy looking fox !


Haha, yeah you're right. laugh.gif

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