The Ropes and the Elephants
Insight of the day: An old belief has the power to keep you trapped.
I’ve always seen myself as a good curator — collecting interesting articles, inspiring quotes, and motivational insights that help people grow. Now, I want to share these curated gems with the world through a new series called “Insight of the Day.”
Each day, I’ll share a short story and my thoughts on the insights I’ve gathered over time. Today’s story comes from Sahil Bloom’s newsletter.
Insight of the day: An old belief has the power to keep you trapped.
It’s from a story about the ropes and the elephants — have a read.
While walking through an elephant camp, a woman noticed that the elephants were only being secured by a small rope around one ankle.
The huge animals were clearly capable of breaking the rope.
Confused, she asked one of the keepers why the elephants didn’t break the ropes and wander off.
“Well, when the elephants were very young, we used the same small rope, but at that age, it was strong enough to hold them. Now, even though they are much bigger, they still believe the rope can hold them, so they never try to break it.”
Don’t let outdated beliefs hold you back. Challenge them. You might find that the ropes binding you are easier to break than you think.
