I recently accused one of my old college roommates of being a "geezer." After bristling at the notion, but only briefly, he passed along this story. I checked it out on the web, to investigate any copyright issues, and found several variations, some quite long and eloquent. Here is his 25-cent, straight-to-the-point version -
An old German Shepherd wanders off while on safari with his master, and soon notes that a leopard is stalking him. He knows he cannot outrun the leopard, but just as the cat is about to pounce, he hunkers down over a pile of old bones and declares, "That's one of the best leopards I have ever eaten". The cat bounds away.
A monkey has observed this, decides to help the leopard, and tells him the story. The leopard returns, ready for vengeance. Just as he is about to pounce, the Shepherd says, "Where is that damned monkey. I sent him out an hour ago to find me another leopard."
So, as the saying goes, "old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill."
I don't know anything about old age. I'm not a geezer, either, after all. And treachery is a bit too far on the evil side of center for my taste. But the combination of experience and creativity can be really useful when the world deals you a tough hand.
Where do you suppose a green entrepreneur might gather up some experience and cleverness? Right, you are. From Mentors. For more on Mentors refer to the category of the same name at the right of your screen.
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