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How to have a good life - the Cypriot vs. the American way

Postby Agios Ionas » Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:37 pm

An American visited Agia Napa during his holidays and went to the marina where a small fishing boat arrived. The American looked at the catch of the day and told the fisherman: "Why don't you stay out a little longer and catch yourself some more fish?"

-"This is enough for me and my family." said the fisherman.

-"What do you do for the rest of the day then?", asked the American.

The fisherman replied: "I go home and play with my children. In the afternoons during the siesta time my wife and I sleep a couple of hours. In the evenings I go to the kafenes, drink some coffee or brandy while talking politics with my friends and perhaps play a game of backgammon. I have a good life."

The American said: "I have an MBA, I can help you. If you stay out the entire day fishing you will get a bigger catch. The winnings from this catch can be invested in a new much bigger fishing boat. In the long run you can afford another boat, and another, and another. Soon enough you'll have a whole fleet of fishing boats. And then, instead of selling your fish to middle men you invest in your own cannery. Soon enough you'll be able to move to Athens, or even New York. And from there you'll lead your business empire."

-"How long would this take me to achieve?" the fisherman asked.

-"Well, perhaps 20-25 years." said the American.

-"And then what?" asked the fisherman.

-"Then you can afford to retire here in Agia Napa." the American said. "You can go fishing in the mornings. Then you can go home and play with your grandchildren. In the afternoons you enjoy the siesta time with your wife, and in the evenings you can visit the kafenes, drink some coffee or brandy, talk politics with your old friends and play some backgammon. Then you'll have a good life!"
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Postby CBBB » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:17 pm

I'll drink to that!
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Postby Oracle » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:31 pm

Yeah but think of all those extra fish which would not have been caught for McDonald's "Fillet-O-Fish" burger :roll:
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Postby CBBB » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:44 pm

You are on the wrong thread Oracle, you should go to "most unusual food you've eaten?"!
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