The document outlines an "ant philosophy" consisting of 4 parts: 1) Ants never quit and will find another way if stopped; the lesson is to never quit looking for a way to your goal. 2) Ants gather food in summer for winter because they think ahead and realize summer won't last; the lesson is to be realistic and think ahead. 3) During winter, ants stay positive by remembering the coming warm season; the lesson is to stay positive at all times. 4) Ants gather all the food they possibly can in summer for winter; the lesson is to do all you can and more.
2. 1 st PART PHILOSOPHY ANTS NEVER QUIT If theyre headed somewhere and you try to stop them, theyll look for another way. Theyll climb over, theyll climb under, theyll climb around. They keep looking for another way. LESSON: To never quit looking for a way to get where youre supposed to go.
3. 2 nd PART PHILOSOPHY ANTS THINK WINTER ALL SUMMER You cant be so na誰ve as to think summer will last forever. So ants are gathering their winter food in the middle of summer. Youve got to think rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun. LESSON: It is important to be realistic. Think ahead.
4. 3rd PART PHILOSOPHY ANTS THINK SUMMER ALL WINTER During the winter, ants remind themselves, This wont last long; well soon be out of here. At the first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, theyll dive back down, but then they come out the first warm day. LESSON: Stay positive at all times.
5. 4th PART PHILOSOPHY ALL-THAT-YOU-POSSIBLY-CAN How much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that he possibly can. LESSON: Do all you can.and more!
6. IN A NUT SHELL... FOUR-PART PHILOSOPHY Never Give Up Look Ahead Stay Positive Do All You Can Dont be encumbered by history, just go out & do something wonderful