A wealthy American was holidaying in Mexico. Each day he watched a local fisherman until after a few days he went to talk to him.
“What do you do with your days?” he asked.
“In the morning I fish and catch enough for us to eat. In the afternoon, I play with my children and in the evening I go to the bar with my wife and friends and we sing songs and laugh together”
The American was concerned for his new friend and so he decided to help him.
“Why don’t you fish all day and then you can sell the fish that you do not need?” he said.
“Why would I do that?” questioned the very confused fisherman?
“Because then you would have more money and so you could save up and buy a bigger boat?”
“Why would I need a bigger boat?” asked the Mexican
The tourist was exasperated, “because you can catch more fish, earn more money and then by a second boat!”
The Mexican looked even more unsure.
“Then, ” said the American, getting excited,”you can employ people, catch more fish and make enough money to eventually have a fleet of boats. Then you can set up a corporate headquarters somewhere in the USA and run your business from there and become very wealthy…”
At this point the Mexican interrupted, ” but why would I want to do that?” he asked, still genuinely not seeing the American’s point.
“Because,” said the American, sitting back in his chair and smiling victoriously,”you will then have enough money to retire to a quiet village in Mexico, fish all morning, spend time with your family all afternoon and see your wife and friends every evening”
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