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Fish Discover Water Last
Fish Discover Water Last
June 9, 2009
From: Covey, S.M.R. (2007). The speed of trust: the one thing that changes everything. New York: Free Press.
Perhaps you've heard the French proverb 'Fish discover water last.' But have you ever really thought about what it means?
For fish, water simply is. It's their environment. It surrounds them. They are so immersed in its presence, they're unaware of its existence - until it becomes polluted or nonexistent. Then, the immediate and dramatic consequence makes it quickly apparent that quality water is absolutely essential for their well-being. Without it, the fish will die.
In a similar way, we as human beings discover trust last. Trust is an integral part of the fabric of our society. We depend on it. We take it for granted - unless it becomes polluted or destroyed. Then we come to the stark realization that trust may well be as vital to our well-being as a water is to fish. Without trust, society closes down and will ultimately self-destruct (Covey, 2008, p.273).
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Created: 2009-06-09, Updated: 2009-09-05
