Alpha Inspiration - The Wind And The Sun

The wind and the sun argued one day over which one was stronger. The wind proposed a contest and, seeing an old man walking down the street, set the terms of the bet: whoever could get the man to remove his coat first would win.

The sun agreed and the wind went first. The wind blew, harder and harder until the gusts almost reached tornado force. But the harder the wind blew, the tighter the man clutched his coat.

When the wind gave up, the sun had its chance. The sun shone on the man gently, becoming warmer and warmer until the man, wiping his brow, took off his coat.

The sun told the wind its secret: gentleness and friendliness are stronger than force and fury.

The process of criticism should begin with praise and honest appreciation. "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down".