"THE BUSY MEN
At one time in a California city a site for a new office building was being
prepared. Sprawled over the construction area were tall stacks of steel,
cement and other building materials. Growling trucks and tractors passed
each other in their hauling and pushing. Crews of workmen busied themselves
with their various projects on the grounds, while foremen shouted commands.
The noisy activities continued over the days.
But a careful observer would have noticed something wrong. While the
activities went on with persistent zeal, the building itself did not rise
one foot into the air. In spite of all the movements and changes and
commands, the proposed building did not turn into a building at all.
Those who wondered at the activity-without-construction finally heard the
answer. A set of plans essential to the upward construction had been lost.
When located, the building began to rise.
You are in a good position
This story illustrates man's illusory way: he engages in social activities
having no real constructiveness. But he never realizes this because he
mistakes mechanical activity for creativity. From this fundamental error
comes all his problems.
The individual who sees this for himself has reason to rejoice. He can now
replace mechanical movement with conscious creativity. Upon that firm
foundation he will rise to self-newness."
HOW TO MAKE PROBLEMS DISAPPEAR FOREVER
Secrets for Higher Success, Chap. 3, p. 53 (Original version)
Chap. 3, p. 40 (Current version)
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