THE BOY AND THE FARM
As a child, Jack’s father was a horse trainer who frequently moved from ranch to ranch, training horses. Because of this, Jack’s school career was constantly interrupted. During his senior year, a teacher asked him to write about what he wanted to be when he grew up. Without hesitating, Jack wrote a paper about his goal to own a horse ranch. He was meticulous in his writing, including drawings of buildings, stables, and even a detailed house plan.
Two days later, his teacher returned his paper with an “F” written on the top page. Jack asked why he received an F, and the teacher responded: “This is an unrealistic dream for a boy like you, who has no money, no resources, and who comes from a traveling family. There is no chance you will reach this goal.”
Undeterred, Jack replied, “Keep the F, and I will keep my dream.” Today, Jack owns a 200-acre horse ranch and a 4,000-square-foot house, where he proudly displays his school paper framed over the fireplace.
Moral of the Story: No one can tell you that your dreams are unrealistic.
I hope you find this story inspiring! 😊
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