The farmer shared his best seed corn with his neighbors each year even though they would compete against each other at the state fair. When asked why, the farmer explained that wind can carry pollen between fields, so if his neighbors grew inferior corn it could cross-pollinate with his and degrade the quality of his crop over time. Therefore, it was in his interest to help his neighbors improve their corn as well. The farmer's actions demonstrated that success requires cooperation and helping others to succeed, as our lives are all interconnected.