The Trap of Flattery and Rejection

Free lesson from a thousand-year-old Hindi folktale that completely changed how I see rejection.

There was once a crow who found the most beautiful piece of cheese. He flew up to a

tree branch, ready to devour his prize. But a clever fox appeared below,

her amber eyes gleaming with hunger. She knew she couldn't climb, so she used her

words instead. The fox began praising the crow. Your feathers shine like midnight silk.

Your wings could carry storms. Your presence commands the entire forest. The crow puffed

up with each compliment, his chest swelling with pride. Then the fox delivered her final move.

With a voice as magnificent as yours, you must be the greatest singer in all the land.