The Wolf and the House Dog · Beating Yesterday

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The Wolf and the House Dog

I came across this parable while reading Skin in the Game by Nassim Taleb. I love it.

Summary:

A skinny, hungry dog meets a well fed house dog. The dog asks why the wolf not come live the life of the dog, with attention, treats, and ease. Only minimal responsibilities of barking at beggars and tending to the children. The wolf seriously considers, and eventually asks the dog what the chaffing on its neck is from. The dog says it's nothing, but the wolf realizes it is from the dog being tied up with a chain and a collar. According to the dog, this only takes place during the day, but not at night. The wolf realizes the dog is a pet and bounds off.

The moral of the story is that there is nothing more valuable than freedom. Fancy cars, big paychecks, expensive vacations, a nice comfy couch, all the poison of stagnancy and comfort. Nothing can replace the freedom of real life experience.

Read the full version in the image or at https://read.gov/aesop/113.html

Next parable we dive into, the Fisherman and the Businessman!

What are your thoughts or takeaways from this parable?

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