I occasionally print out inspiring stories from newsletters I subscribe or find on the internet just so that I can read them again. You know...for quick pick-me-ups. And this is one I'll share today. *** *** *** An investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The banker complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, 'Only a little while." The banker then asked why didn't he say out longer and catch more fish? The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. The banker then asked, 'but what do you do with the rest of your time?" The fisherman said, 'I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siestas with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine, and play guitar with my amigos. I ...
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