A strong young man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. I am the strongest, most powerful man here, he boasted. He made a special case of making fun of John, one of the older workmen.

After several minutes, John had enough. Why dont you put your money where your mouth is? he said. I will bet a weeks wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to that outbuilding that you wont be able to wheel back.

Youre on old man, the braggart replied. Its a bet! Lets see what you got.

John reached out and grabbed the wheelbarrow by the handles. Then, nodding to the young man, he said All right. Get in.