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Old 21-06-2015, 10:01 AM
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Totally agreed. I believe this story is dreamt up by people who are lazy, and could not make it.

When you have wealth, you have choices and options. The businessman can choose to fish, but the fisherman can only fish.

By any account, the businessman would lead a fuller and more exciting life but the fisherman's life is narrow and boring.

Bottomline is, don't fall for this. Work hard, save and invest. When you build up your wealth, you can choose to fish - anywhere, anytime.

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This story is often quoted but also misunderstood. By remaining as he is, there is no choice or safety net. If his circumstances don't change for 60 years, he will survive as he is. But if something happens like shortage of fish, or wife falls sick, then everything will be different. By having money you have something to fall back on in times of crisis.
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