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Interesting ......

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Boise Idaho SP20114

The rat race, explained

 
A cruise boat docked near a tiny Brazilian village.  An American tourist 
complimented a local fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how 
long it took him to catch them.

"Oh, not very long," answered the man."

"But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the 
American.

The Brazilian explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet the 
needs of his family.

The tourist asked, "And what do you do with the rest of your time?"

The local answered, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, 
and take a siesta with my wife.  Evenings, I go into the village to see my 
friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar and sing a few songs... I have 
a very full life."

The tourist said, "I have an MBA from Harvard -- a highly rated business 
school -- and I can help you.  You can start by fishing longer every day.  
You can then sell the extra fish you catch.  With the added money you can 
buy a bigger boat, catch even more fish, buy another boat and yet another 
so that soon you would have an entire fleet of fishing boats.  Then, 
instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can negotiate directly 
with the processing plants and maybe even open your own factory.  You can 
then leave this little village and move to Rio, Los Angeles or even New 
York.  From there you can direct your entire enterprise!"

"How long would that take?" asked the Brazilian.

"Oh, twenty years or so," replied the tourist.

"And, after that?"

"Afterwards?  That's when it gets really interesting!" answered the MBA. 
"When your business gets really big, you can start selling stock in it 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 a 
siesta, and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends!"


I thought this email was rather interesting....so many of us are so busy with life and striving for so many things that we forget to enjoy the 
little things that are really the important things in our life!!!  Take time to smell the roses and enjoy your family!!!
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Deborah Byron Leffler   SFR, PMN "The BZYBEE REALTOR"

Keller Williams Realty Boise

Serving All of Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Eagle, Caldwell, Marsing, Wilder, Homedale and Middleton

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Linda Blumenthal
631-819-2913 - Westhampton Beach, NY
NYS Licenced Real Estate Salesperson, CBR

I LOVE this story.  Yes, sometimes we are already living our dream life.  This reminds us to value the simple pleasures, and really think about what it is we truly want to attain in life.  Bigger does not always mean better.  Thanks for sharing.

Oct 01, 2011 07:19 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Deborah, terrific reminder that we only have so many opportunities to find the really important things in our lives !

Oct 01, 2011 07:21 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Always good advice...important to remember that there is only the "now".

Oct 01, 2011 07:39 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Deborah,

     That is a great story because really if I were rich that is what I would do retire and spend time with my husband who I rarely see!

 

Oct 01, 2011 07:40 AM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

This is a wonderful story, and one we should all take some time to consider.

We all need to keep our families fed and keep a roof over our heads, but after that, LIFE is what's important.

I'm suggesting and reblogging...

 

Thanks!

Oct 01, 2011 08:03 AM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

What a great story! It sure puts things into perspective.

Oct 01, 2011 08:19 AM
Ellie Penaranda
239.776.5077 Downing-Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Florida Real Estate - Waterfront & Beach Co

LOL it is so funny and yet so true.  Life can be short sometimes - it would be appropriate to read and apply the message in the book "Eat Dessert First".  Thanks for sharing.

Oct 01, 2011 08:50 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

What a great reminder to live life and enjoy life Now Today, not in some imaginary future.

 

Oct 01, 2011 10:07 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

I love Fred's comment above. I'll just add that we are not promised tomorrow... or even the next minute. ♥

Oct 01, 2011 11:18 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

The fisherman had his priorities right.  So much value is placed on the wrong things today.

 

Oct 01, 2011 07:18 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I hate it when you make me think Deborah.  :)

Loved the post, I do need to be reminded about living in the now!

Oct 01, 2011 07:38 PM
Warren Veach
State Continuing Education (StateCE) - Plano, TX

Deborah,

Thanks for sharing. Loved the story.

Sometimes the life we want, is really the life we already have.

Have a GREAT day!

Oct 02, 2011 02:23 AM
Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

Deborah, I think you have a moral to the story here.  Thanks for sharing!

Oct 02, 2011 02:27 AM
Sally Dunbar
Lyon Real Estate, Fair Oaks CA (Sacramento Area) - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks Realtor - Fair Oaks Homes for Sale

Wonderful post, and a story to remember.  Thanks.

Oct 02, 2011 02:38 AM
Krystal Knott
Christie's International Real Estate - Summit Colorado - Breckenridge, CO
Breckenridge CO Real Estate & All Summit County CO

Deborah, what a terrific story and life lesson.  Thank you!  --Krystal

Oct 02, 2011 06:43 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Deborah,

I really like the story and got a nice laugh from it. We all need to take the time to enjoy the small things all around us that can bring us joy.

Thank you for all your hard work with the 30 day challenge. I was able to complete all 30 days and it feels very good.

have a great Sunday.

Oct 02, 2011 08:03 AM
Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

I am glad all of you liked the story...I responded individually on my IPad and it must have lost the post!  uuggghh

We all have what we need...even if some times we think we need more!!!

Oct 02, 2011 05:05 PM
The Scott Loper Team Bux-Mont Premier Properties
Keller Williams Real Estate - Montgomeryville - Lansdale, PA

Hi Deborah,

Love this story! You really have to wonder about the dream so many people are chasing.  Is it really right before their eyes?

Lisa

Oct 03, 2011 03:18 AM
Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID
Linda..so very important!! bill..and we can't wastenthose moments!! So true Li Thanks so much Marte!! Cynthia
Oct 03, 2011 06:04 AM
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