When Toby said he wanted to join the race, the other animals laughed. “You’re too slow to win, Toby,” they said. “This race is for fast animals like us.”
But Toby didn’t mind their laughter. He smiled and said, “It’s not always about speed, my friends.”
The day of the race arrived. As soon as the race began, the fast animals took off, leaving Toby far behind. But halfway through the race, the cheetah stopped to rest, the rabbit got distracted, and the gazelle wandered off the path. Meanwhile, Toby kept moving at his steady pace, focused on his goal.
By the time the other animals realized their mistake, Toby had already crossed the finish line. He didn’t win because he was the fastest; he won because he never gave up.
The animals were surprised and asked, “How did you beat us, Toby?”
Toby smiled and said, “It’s not about how fast you go. It’s about staying focused, moving steadily, and never giving up.”
The lesson: Patience and persistence are more powerful than speed. Like Toby, if you stay focused and keep moving forward, you’ll reach your goals, even if others rush ahead.
