Reputation celebration
Harvey Mackay
Many years ago, there was a famous general known for his cunning strategy. At the end of one conflict, he stopped with a small battalion of soldiers to rest. One of his enemies heard of his refuge and marched his entire army toward the general's encampment.
The general's aide woke him up in the middle of the night and warned him that the enemy was close and would be there before dawn. The general knew that his tiny band of soldiers would be no match for the army, so he ordered his men to open the gates and hide. Then he donned a cloak and started playing a mandolin as the enemy army approached.
The enemy leader ordered his forces to halt. He knew the general's reputation for wily deeds and deadly traps. Unwilling to take a risk, the leader ordered his forces to retreat.
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