Inspirational Story
The Best House
Author Unknown
Once upon a time in there was a builder who worked exclusively for the King. For several decades he designed and built many houses for royalty and nobility. He was now getting ready to retire.
One day the King summoned him to the royal court. "I understand you will soon be enjoying your well deserved retirement, after so many years of hard work." "I have one last job for you", said the King. "I want you to design the best house possible and take complete charge of the project from beginning to end. I have already purchased a prime location, all you have to do is purchase the best material and hire the best masons to build it. Spare no expense."
The builder saw this as an opportunity. Since he would be the one in charge, no one could know if he took a few liberties here and there. Now that he was about to retire, this would be his last chance to make a little extra money for himself.
He requested a lavish budget from the treasury, but spent only a fraction of it on lower grade material. He also saved a lot of money on labor by hiring the least experienced workers available and rushing the project to completion.
He then reported to the King that he was done with his final job. "Excellent", the King was truly pleased, "Let us go take a look."
When they arrived on site, the builder was surprised to see all the court ministers there, admiring and commenting on his work. He wasn't worried because he used all the tricks of the trade to made the faulty house look good. He knew they would not be able to tell that the house was a low quality construction.
The King gathered everyone together and cleared his throat: "As you all know, the builder has done great work for us over the years. Now he is ready to retire. This house, his last project, will also be his finest masterpiece."
The King continued, "There is only one way for me to thank him for his years of dedicated service" With that the King presented the house keys to the builder as his retirement gift.
We ought to service or treat others the same way we would like to be treated because what comes around goes around.
Once upon a time in there was a builder who worked exclusively for the King. For several decades he designed and built many houses for royalty and nobility. He was now getting ready to retire.
One day the King summoned him to the royal court. "I understand you will soon be enjoying your well deserved retirement, after so many years of hard work." "I have one last job for you", said the King. "I want you to design the best house possible and take complete charge of the project from beginning to end. I have already purchased a prime location, all you have to do is purchase the best material and hire the best masons to build it. Spare no expense."
The builder saw this as an opportunity. Since he would be the one in charge, no one could know if he took a few liberties here and there. Now that he was about to retire, this would be his last chance to make a little extra money for himself.
He requested a lavish budget from the treasury, but spent only a fraction of it on lower grade material. He also saved a lot of money on labor by hiring the least experienced workers available and rushing the project to completion.
He then reported to the King that he was done with his final job. "Excellent", the King was truly pleased, "Let us go take a look."
When they arrived on site, the builder was surprised to see all the court ministers there, admiring and commenting on his work. He wasn't worried because he used all the tricks of the trade to made the faulty house look good. He knew they would not be able to tell that the house was a low quality construction.
The King gathered everyone together and cleared his throat: "As you all know, the builder has done great work for us over the years. Now he is ready to retire. This house, his last project, will also be his finest masterpiece."
The King continued, "There is only one way for me to thank him for his years of dedicated service" With that the King presented the house keys to the builder as his retirement gift.
We ought to service or treat others the same way we would like to be treated because what comes around goes around.
