Living the “Good Life”: The American Executive and the Mexican Fisherman [1]

An American executive was taking a much-needed vacation in a small village along the coast of Mexico. Early one afternoon, while standing on the pier looking out at the water, a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish, asking how long it him to catch them.

“Only a little while,” the Mexican replied.

The executive checked his watch. “It’s still early. Why don’t you stay out longer? You could catch a lot more.”

“This is enough,” the Mexican said, tying up the boat and beginning to get his gear together. “The fish aren’t going anywhere. There’ll be more there tomorrow.”