Two frogs fell into a deep pit and their fellow frogs gathered around to help, but concluded it was hopeless. One frog gave up and died, but the other kept jumping despite the others shouting that it was useless. It turned out the jumping frog was deaf and couldn't hear the others telling him to stop, believing they were encouraging him. He finally leaped out, having persevered through his exhaustion. The story's message is to ignore people who say you can't achieve your dreams and to listen to your heart instead.