The South Forty
The farmer set out to plow his “South Forty” one spring morning. This was an important job, but look how
he went about it:
He started early to oil his tractor. Then he found he needed more oil so he went to get some from the
barn.
On the way, he noticed the pigs hadn’t been fed. This sent him to the corn crib where he saw some
sacks. This reminded him that the potatoes were sprouting so he started for the potato pit.
As he passed the woodpile, he remembered his wife wanted some more wood for the house. While he
was picking up sticks, he spotted a chicken that was ailing so he dropped the wood and went to the aid of
the chicken.
He figured the chicken needed a vet, so he got in the truck and started for town….halfway there, he ran
out of gas walked back home.
When the evening arrived, the tractor was still in the barn and the “South Forty” was still unplowed. Poor
farmer. He worked hard and was busy all day—and yet he didn’t accomplish the most important task.
MORAL: To avoid duplicating the farmer’s experience, “Put First Things First.”
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