Comments on: The Story of the Mexican Fisherman https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/ Sharing insights on how to grow wealth and gain freedom. Sun, 02 Dec 2018 20:41:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/#comment-952 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 11:25:29 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=14699#comment-952 In reply to Mayank.

I agree with you, there’s no doubt money in the bank is great to have to throw at life’s problems and stresses. I think the main theme in this story is that we often need far less than we think to live a “rich” life. Chasing status, excessive wealth, and “stuff” often doesn’t lead to happiness like we think it does. Obviously the story doesn’t touch on the reality that unfortunate circumstances may come our way, but I think it’s a great story with an important message nonetheless.

]]> By: Mayank https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/#comment-949 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:09:26 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=14699#comment-949 Well this is a romantic little story and it does give a warm feeling deep inside.
However, it over simplifies things a little. What happens if the fisherman himself, or someone in his family is afflicted by a terminal illness such as cancer?
What happens if due to over fishing, he’s not able to get enough fish in his village and has to move somewhere else?
Fact is – there are a lot of things that can add a lot of stress in your life – unless you have some money stashed in the bank for emergencies (big and small). And I doubt the fisherman in this story pays though to things like those.

]]> By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/#comment-860 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 10:53:47 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=14699#comment-860 In reply to Kate.

I’m glad I could help Kate! 🙂

]]> By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/#comment-858 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 10:51:52 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=14699#comment-858 In reply to Steveark.

That’s awesome that you had such a fulfilling career! I think it’s all about contributing and growing in life. If you’re able to contribute and grow at a traditional job, there’s really no reason to quit that job. But for most people, they aren’t as fortunate and they don’t finding meaning and fulfillment at their job. For these people, it can help to see that they can gain back their time by retiring early so they can actually pursue things that make them feel fulfilled. I agree – the trip lasts much longer than the destination so it’s important to enjoy the trip. Thanks for sharing 🙂

]]> By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/#comment-857 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 10:48:08 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=14699#comment-857 In reply to Lance @ My Strategic Dollar.

We can always make more money, but we can’t always make more time. I think it’s earning enough money to fuel a life where you’re in control of your time. Thanks for the comment 🙂

]]> By: Kate https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/#comment-856 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 16:41:53 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=14699#comment-856 Thank you, Zach!!! I have retold that story so many times but never could figure out how to find the source! You have made me very happy today! Simple pleasures, Kate

]]> By: Steveark https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/#comment-854 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 15:23:45 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=14699#comment-854 It is a great story that slips the truth right up beside you before you know it. But what if you truly enjoyed your job? I spent over thirty years with one company rising from entry level into the top job and that competition and that growing responsibility was a big part of making me who I am now. I learned self confidence and developed courage and integrity from really difficult situations I had to face and overcome at work. Due to the nature of the job I saved a life and counseled and helped many others through personal problems and felt like I added humanity to the indifference of corporate life. When I retired early people were truly sad to see me go and when I run into my old team members they invariably tell me how much they miss the days when I was there. I truly love my retirement even more than my career but at the time of life when I worked I think that was the best place I could have been and I don’t regret working for so long. I think you need to enjoy every day, just like the fisherman in the story. If you can’t manage to enjoy the trip then you might not enjoy the destination either. Great post!

]]> By: Lance @ My Strategic Dollar https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/#comment-853 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:36:15 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=14699#comment-853 haha awesome story! I agree…who really is happier? The person who doesn’t make a lot of money, but is free to spend his time how he wishes. Or the person who makes a ton of money and works constantly?

I’m sure they’re each happy in their own way because they are different people with different priorities. But you CAN be happy with or without a ton of money.

Thanks for sharing!

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