Lessons From Geese

 

FACT: As each goose flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if the bird flew alone.

LESSON: Those who share a common direction and sense of unity can get where they are going quicker and easier, because they are traveling on the thrust of one another. 

FACT: Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front.

LESSON: If we are as smart as geese, we will stay in formation with those who are headed where we want to go and be willing to accept their help as well as give help to others. 

FACT: When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into formation, and another goose flies at the point position.

LESSON: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership. People, like geese, are interdependent on each other. 

FACT: The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep their speed.

LESSON: We need to make sure the honking from behind is encouraging-and not something else. 

FACT: When a goose gets sick, wounded or shot, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help protect it. They stay with it until it is able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out on their own, with another formation, or try to catch up with the flock.

LESSON: If we have as much sense as geese, we too will stand by each other in difficult times, as well as when we are strong. 

JOIN THE FLOCK!

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