The Harvard MBA and the fisherman
A businessman was standing at the pier of a small coastal village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. Complimenting the fisherman on the quality of his catch, the businessman asked how long it took to haul in the fish. "Only a little while," the fisherman replied. The young man asked: "Why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" The content fisherman said: "This is enough to support my family's needs. I don't need any more." "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take a walk with my wife, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my buddies. I have a full and busy life." The young man scoffed: "I have a Harvard MBA and can help you. Spend more time fishing, and with the proceeds from your catch, buy a bigger boat. Using the proceeds earne...