Once upon a time, there were two hungry men who received a gift from an elder: a fishing rod and a basket of large, fresh fish. One man chose the basket of fish, while the other chose the fishing rod, and they went their separate ways.
The man who got the fish immediately built a fire with dry wood and started cooking. He devoured the fish so quickly that he didn’t even savor the delicious flavor. In no time, he had consumed both the fish and the broth, and soon after, he starved to death beside his empty fish basket.
The other man, carrying the fishing rod, continued to endure his hunger and walked step by step towards the sea. But just as he saw the blue ocean in the distance, he exhausted his last bit of strength and, filled with regret, passed away.
There were two other hungry men who also received a fishing rod and a basket of fish from the elder. However, instead of going their separate ways, they agreed to seek the sea together. They cooked one fish at a time, and after a long journey, they reached the seashore. From then on, they lived by fishing.
Years later, they built houses, had families and children, and owned their fishing boats, leading happy and prosperous lives.
One person only cared about immediate benefits, and what he gained was a fleeting pleasure; another person had lofty goals but also needed to face the realities of life.
Insight: Only by organically combining ideals and reality can one possibly become a successful person. Sometimes, a simple truth can provide profound life insights.
Thank you for reading! ” Sitestorys “
