In a tiny coastal Mexican village, a boat comes into port. An American who is nearby
compliments the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his catch and asks how long it took him to
catch them.
“Not very long,” answers the Mexican.
“But why didn’t you stay out longer and catch more?” asks the American.
The Mexican explains that these few fish are sufficient to meet his family’s needs. The
American then asks, “But what do you do with the rest of your time?”
I sleep late, play with my children, and take a siesta. In the evening I go into the village to
see my friends, play the guitar, and sing a few songs. I have a full life.”
The American interrupts, “Listen, I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you. You
should start by fishing longer every day and then you can sell the extra fish you catch. With the
extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat. With the extra money a larger boat brings in, you can
buy a second one and a third one – until you have an entire fishing fleet. Then you can open your
own processing plant”.
“And after that?” “When the business gets really good you can start selling stock and make
millions!” “Millions? Really? And after that?”
“After that you’ll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with
your children, catch a few fish, take siestas, and spend your evenings playing the guitar and
singing with your friends!”

~Author Unknown via Central church of Christ, Bastrop, LA

“Be not therefore anxious, saying what shall we eat or what shall we drink? Or how shall we be
clothed?”… Seek first His kingdom ... For tomorrow will take care of itself.”
~ Matthew 6:31-34