It Is What It Is

Summary

There is an old story about a king, whose people had grown soft and entitled. Displeased, the king hoped to teach them a lesson. He placed a large boulder in the middle of the road, completely blocking entry into the city. Then he hid nearby to observe their reactions. Would they band together to remove it? Or would they get discouraged, quit, and return home? With growing disappointment, the king watched as person after person came to the roadblock and turned away; or tried halfheartedly before giving up. Many openly complained, or cursed the king or fortune, or bemoaned the inconvenience, but none managed to do anything about it.