“The Mexican Fisherman” Parable

Today, I will share a short parable that has made the rounds over the years on esteemed websites. Every time I read it, it makes me pause and look inward. The story is often referred to as “The Banker and the Fisherman” or “The Mexican Fisherman” – and it brings a lesson in the beauty of simplicity and gratitude over blind ambition. For those curious, the story has been adopted and modified with a decided (and appropriate) American flavor over the years, but it appears that the origin of “The Mexican Fisherman” story was through a short story...

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