Life Explained
A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them.
"Not very long," answered the Mexican.
"But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American.
The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family.
The American asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"
"I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar, and sing a few songs. I have a full life."
The American interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."
"And after that?" asked the Mexican.
"With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City, Los Angeles, or even New York City! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise."
"How long would that take?" asked the Mexican.
"Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years," replied the American.
"And after that?"
"Afterwards? Well my friend, that's when it gets really interesting," answered the American, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start buying and selling stocks and make millions!"
"Millions? Really? And after that?" asked the Mexican.
"After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends."
And the moral of this story is: ......... Know where you're going in life... you may already be there.
Many Blessings....
Hugo and Roxanne
~ Believe Achieve ~
A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them.
"Not very long," answered the Mexican.
"But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American.
The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family.
The American asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"
"I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar, and sing a few songs. I have a full life."
The American interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."
"And after that?" asked the Mexican.
"With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City, Los Angeles, or even New York City! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise."
"How long would that take?" asked the Mexican.
"Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years," replied the American.
"And after that?"
"Afterwards? Well my friend, that's when it gets really interesting," answered the American, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start buying and selling stocks and make millions!"
"Millions? Really? And after that?" asked the Mexican.
"After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends."
And the moral of this story is: ......... Know where you're going in life... you may already be there.
Many Blessings....
Hugo and Roxanne
~ Believe Achieve ~
I started my blog for a few reasons. The first is that my topics force me to spend time with my family because I use all of my ideas with them. Second, I want to create a better world for everyone by touching the lives of all children. And third, whatever I receive for reviews or contests will either go to my kids to help enrich their lives or will go to charity to enrich the lives of others. This post is awesome!
ReplyDeleteInteresting story, if your happy with what you have, relax and if your wanting more then go for it, but always go with the flow:)
ReplyDeleteHi Riah,
ReplyDeleteYour Passion is your Purpose! I've truly enjoyed the posts in your blog. You share many wonderful examples of how we can increase the quality of our time spent with our children and make those precious moments memorable. YOU are truly making a difference in the lives of all parents who visit your site. Keep up the incredible work!
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo
~ Believe Achieve ~
Hello Ben,
ReplyDelete"Go with the flow." We like that! Relaxing and going with the flow is a great point you add. It keeps us open to more wonderful blessings and possibilities.
Thank you for your comment. We look forward to getting to know you.
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo
~ Believe Achieve ~
Good story! Some of us are already there and we just don't know it yet. I do think when we are where we meant to be, that is our time to serve.
ReplyDeleteGiovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Giovanna,
ReplyDelete"I do think when we are where we meant to be, that is our time to serve."
This is a beautiful point you add. And we absolutely agree. You're helping others discover their true potential, just as you have. You're truly an inspiration to everyone! Thank you for being YOU!
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo
~ Believe Achieve ~
Beutiful sunset, beautiful shot and a great story indeed... :)
ReplyDeleteHi Cashmere,
ReplyDeleteSo happy you enjoyed the story and found the picture beautiful. It's a wonderful reminder to live now, not later. So, it's really not about knowing where you are going, it's more about what you are doing right now to live the life you've always wanted. Thought-provoking, isn't it? :-)
Thanks so much for stopping by. We enjoy your visits.
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo
~ Believe Achieve ~