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Team, Helping Others – No. 4. The Donkey and the Mule – The Essential Aesop™ – Back to Basics Abridgment Series

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo da Vinci. Adopted by Steve Jobs.

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A Man had a Donkey and a Mule, both of which he loaded as a team for a long journey.

When the going got tough in the hills, the Donkey begged his team-mate, the Mule, to help him by taking part of his load.

The Mule refused. At last, the Donkey, from sheer weariness, stumbled and fell to his death.

What shall I do now?” asked the Man. But, he had no choice. He took the entire load from the Donkey and packed it onto the Mule.

So, alas, now the Mule had to endure carrying more than double the load.

Moral of the Story: Helping others often helps ourselves. A team is a bond.

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Introduction – The Essential Aesop – Epilogue

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Why We Loved It: This fable reminds us supporting the other team members ultimately helps the team to achieve its goal.

Related Article: Teamwork – Business of Aesop™ No. 4 – The Donkey and the Mule.

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