The Deaf Frog and the Power of Ignoring Doubters

One day, the frogs in the forest decided to hold a competition.

The winner? The first frog to climb the tall tower—a tower much taller than any tree in the forest. It seemed an impossible task.

Twelve frogs started the race. Their friends cheered them on. “Go! Go! Go! You can do it,” they shouted.

But as the frogs got closer, their friends were scared. “The tower is much too high! You can’t climb it! Come back down!” they yelled.

One by one, the frogs listened to their friends. They stopped climbing. All except one frog. This frog kept jumping tirelessly up the tower.

“Stop!” the other frogs shouted. “Can’t you see how tall the tower is? You’ll never make it.” But the frog didn’t listen. It kept going.

And do you know what? That frog was the only one to reach the top!

The other frogs were surprised. “How did you do it?” they asked. “Didn’t you hear us warning you?“

When the winner didn’t answer, it suddenly became clear. It couldn’t hear the other frogs! It was deaf.

What the story teaches us

• Don’t listen to others who try to talk you out of your dreams.
• Look at your problems differently. Maybe they’re actually secret weapons.
• Believe in yourself. You got this.
• Stay positive. Don’t let negativity slow you down.
• Be you. Your unique path is the best one.