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Oasis

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Two people are wandering, lost in the desert. They are dying from hunger and thirst. Finally, they come to a high wall. On the other side they can hear the sound of a waterfall and birds singing. Above, they can see the branches of a lush tree extending over the top of the wall. Its fruit look delicious.

One of them manages to climb over the wall and disappears down the other side. The other, instead, returns to the desert to help other lost travellers find their way to the oasis.

Further reading

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  • Motivation and managementMotivation and management
  • On change—1On change—1
  • A short piece about intentionA short piece about intention
  • Emotional intelligence thoughtEmotional intelligence thought
  • Let x = xLet x = x
  • On politics and politicians—2On politics and politicians—2
  • ConcentrationConcentration
  • What emotional intelligence is notWhat emotional intelligence is not
  • How to transform a relationship in twenty minutesHow to transform a relationship in twenty minutes