Every bump in the road can be fixed by a West Wing monologue

“This guy is walking down the street when he falls into a hole. The walls are so steep, he can’t get out.  A doctor passes by and the guy shouts up:  ‘Hey you! Can you help me out?’ The doctor writes out a prescription, throws it down into the hole and moves on. Then a priest comes along and the guy shouts up: ‘Father, I’m down in this hole. Can you help me out?’ The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down into the hole and moves on. Then a friend walks by. ‘Hey Joe. It’s me. Can you help me out?’ And the friend jumps in the hole. Our guy says: ‘Are you stupid? Now we’re both down here.’

The friend says: ‘Yea, but I’ve been down here before and I know the way out.’

- Leo McGary | The West Wing -

Interpretation: When you find yourself in a hole, ask for help. There will be people that will try to help in their own way. Their help might not help you. Keep asking. Eventually, someone will jump in with you, hold your hand and show you the way out.

TRUE STORY.