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1) A fisher had finished work early and was sitting next to her boat on the beach. A wealthy business consultant walked by, clearly upset by seeing the woman displaying such laziness. “Why aren’t you out fishing?”, he inquired forcefully.Permalink On twitter.com
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2019 Dec 26
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2) The fisher responded: “Because I have caught enough fish for today. My family will eat and I can sell some for profit. Now I’m taking it easy and enjoying the afternoon sun.”Permalink On twitter.com
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2019 Dec 26
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3) “Why don’t you catch more fish when you have time to spare?”, asked the advisor, somewhat bewildered. “What would I do with all that fish?”, she wondered.Permalink On twitter.com
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2019 Dec 26
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4) “You could sell it and make more profit. With that money you could buy a bigger engine for your boat. You could go further out to sea, fish on deeper waters, catch more fish and buy nylon nets."On twitter.com
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2019 Dec 26
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5) He continued: "That could give you even more fish and make you even more money! Soon you’d have enough money to buy another boat. You could create a whole fishing fleet, sell it and make a fortune.”Permalink On twitter.com
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2019 Dec 26
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6) “And then what would I do?”, the fisher pondered under her hat. “Then you can relax, unwind and enjoy life!“, he explained. “Well, what do you think I’m doing now?”, she laughed.Permalink On twitter.com
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2019 Dec 26
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7) // This is a version of the old parable of the fisherman and the businessman, popular in Brazil but likely told elsewhere as well. The original author appears unknown. axbom.blog/fisher-businessman/Permalink On twitter.com
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2019 Dec 26
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