Staying On Top

A turkey was chatting with a bull in a pasture. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."

"Well why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. 

Finally, after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.

The moral of the story: BS may get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.

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With just one month left, this is the time of the year that students, teachers and even principals have to buckle down and do some hard work to finish out. Exams, graduation and a long list of expectations lay before each of us and we want to do our best. It will take hard work and GRIT to get us where we want to be in the end. This time of year always reminds me of the finish of any race. If you run it hard, you have a chance. If you're worn down, defeated and weary, you'll certainly get caught.

Let's all pitch in together to make this last month one where teamwork, a gritty attitude and a whole lot of determination gets us to where we want to be in the end!