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Summary

This story follows Ryan, a lazy but clever boy who learns to overcome his laziness to help his family. Initially tasked with chasing birds from his father's rice field, Ryan devises a smart way to avoid physical effort. When his father falls ill, Ryan faces the challenge of saving the crops but struggles. Hearing of a competition at the king's palace, Ryan enters, using his intelligence to outsmart stronger competitors and win. The story teaches the value of motivation, clever thinking, and how a strong reason can help overcome laziness to achieve great things.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ryan, a lazy boy, learns that smart thinking can overcome laziness.
• 😀 Hard work and determination are essential, especially when motivated by love for family.
• 😀 Even the laziest person can achieve success with the right mindset and strategy.
• 😀 A big challenge or goal can motivate a person to push past their limits and work harder.
• 😀 Ryan's story teaches the importance of thinking creatively and using resources wisely.
• 😀 Using intelligence and strategy, like Ryan did with the raft and carving, can be more effective than relying on physical strength alone.
• 😀 Laziness can hold you back, but finding a strong reason to act can change your approach to work.
• 😀 The moral of the story encourages overcoming laziness for the greater good, such as family or personal dreams.
• 😀 Smart work is sometimes more important than hard work, as shown by Ryan’s innovative solutions in the competition.
• 😀 Ryan's victory shows that success doesn’t always go to the strongest, but to the most resourceful and determined.

Q & A

Why was Ryan considered lazy?

Ryan was considered lazy because he found ways to avoid doing physical work. For example, he set up poles and ropes to scare birds away without moving much, preferring to lie down instead of actively working.

What was Ryan's main responsibility on the farm?

Ryan's main responsibility was to chase away the birds that came to eat the rice crops. He did this by setting up wooden poles and ropes so he wouldn't have to stand or move much.

How did Ryan's father feel about his laziness?

Ryan's father was worried about his laziness, especially since he thought that if he got sick, Ryan wouldn't be able to take care of the farm. However, since Ryan always completed his work, his father didn't get angry.

What happened when Ryan's father became sick?

When Ryan's father became sick, Ryan had to take care of the entire field by himself. He struggled because he wasn’t used to hard work, and as a result, the crops started to die due to lack of proper care.

What motivated Ryan to participate in the competition?

Ryan was motivated to participate in the competition because he believed it could win him a chest of gold, which could save his family and help them recover from the loss of their crops.

How did the villagers react when Ryan signed up for the competition?

The villagers laughed at Ryan, thinking he wouldn't stand a chance because he was known for being lazy and was up against strong, fit contestants.

What strategy did Ryan use to cross the lake during the competition?

Ryan used his intelligence instead of physical strength. He built a raft from broken branches and used a piece of wood as a paddle to cross the lake, rather than swimming like the other contestants.

What task did the contestants have to complete in the second round of the competition?

In the second round, the contestants had to push a large wooden block one kilometer to the finish line. They could choose from various tools to help them, but could only use one.

What was Ryan's innovative solution to moving the wooden block?

Instead of using ropes or levers like the other contestants, Ryan carved the block into a round shape like a ball, making it easier to push it down the road.

What lesson does Ryan’s story teach us?

Ryan's story teaches us that even lazy people can be smart and find success. However, to achieve something great, they need strong motivation, such as Ryan’s love for his family. A strong reason can push someone to work harder and overcome laziness.