Dear Friends,
Another interesting story...
The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. However, the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades. To feed the Japanese population, fishing boats got bigger and went farther than ever before. As the fishermen went farther, it took longer to bring in the fish. If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh, and the Japanese did not like the taste.
To address this issue, fishing companies installed freezers on their boats. By catching and freezing the fish at sea, the boats could go farther and stay longer. Despite this, the Japanese could still discern the difference between fresh and frozen fish and preferred the former.
Due to the lower price of frozen fish, fishing companies then turned to fish tanks. The fish would be caught and placed in the tanks, fin to fin. After some thrashing around, the fish stopped moving, appearing tired and dull but alive. Unfortunately, even in this state, the fish lost their fresh taste over time, as they did not move. The Japanese continued to favor the lively taste of fresh fish over sluggish fish.
To maintain the freshness of the fish, Japanese fishing companies began adding a small shark to each tank. The shark would eat a few fish, ensuring that the rest arrived in a lively state, challenged and fresh.
In life, like the fish in the tank, some of us can become tired and dull, needing a "shark" to keep us awake and active. Challenges serve as our "sharks," keeping us energized and moving forward.
Remember, the more intelligent, persistent, and competent you are, the more you will enjoy a challenge. By conquering the right-sized challenges, you become a conqueror, energized by new solutions and excited to face what's ahead.
Thanks and Best Regards,
Manju
Another interesting story...
The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. However, the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades. To feed the Japanese population, fishing boats got bigger and went farther than ever before. As the fishermen went farther, it took longer to bring in the fish. If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh, and the Japanese did not like the taste.
To address this issue, fishing companies installed freezers on their boats. By catching and freezing the fish at sea, the boats could go farther and stay longer. Despite this, the Japanese could still discern the difference between fresh and frozen fish and preferred the former.
Due to the lower price of frozen fish, fishing companies then turned to fish tanks. The fish would be caught and placed in the tanks, fin to fin. After some thrashing around, the fish stopped moving, appearing tired and dull but alive. Unfortunately, even in this state, the fish lost their fresh taste over time, as they did not move. The Japanese continued to favor the lively taste of fresh fish over sluggish fish.
To maintain the freshness of the fish, Japanese fishing companies began adding a small shark to each tank. The shark would eat a few fish, ensuring that the rest arrived in a lively state, challenged and fresh.
In life, like the fish in the tank, some of us can become tired and dull, needing a "shark" to keep us awake and active. Challenges serve as our "sharks," keeping us energized and moving forward.
Remember, the more intelligent, persistent, and competent you are, the more you will enjoy a challenge. By conquering the right-sized challenges, you become a conqueror, energized by new solutions and excited to face what's ahead.
Thanks and Best Regards,
Manju