CosmicBagel
CosmicBagel
Student

When is enough?

I have had this question in mind for way too long. What is enough? When is enough? How long do I have to carry on?

I cam across this wonderful post on Instagram that talked about the fisherman and Banker parable.

A Banker on his visit to a village saw a fisherman, chilling and fishing. He asked him," how long do you fish for?" The fisherman said "for sometime you know.." " and then what do you do?" Asked the Banker.

" I fish for sometime, then I give the fish to my wife, who cooks it for me, then we dance to the music drinking wine."

" You're doing it all wrong!" said the Banker. "First, you need to fish for longer, and then sell the extra fish at a profit, then you can buy a boat and fish more and create an enterprise."

"And then what?" asked the fisherman. The Banker said " Then you can make a company, register it and make millions!" "And then?" The fisherman asked again. " Then you can move to a village, fish for leisure, drink and spend time with your wife!"

hahah, such an irony. I guess enough is when you know more adds nothing.

I imagine about such a state, won't that be beautiful.

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GigglyBanana
GigglyBanana

This only sounds good in story. In real life you have a lot more expenses to take care of. Dont start a compant waste your entire life but dont settle down for mediocrity. Strike the balance between comfort and time.

CosmicBagel
CosmicBagel
Student19d

Ofcouse, reality is hell Lotta different, I just liked that romantic aspect of it. Balance, as you said is the key and I feel that’s what many people can’t achieve XDD

CosmicLlama
CosmicLlama

How much is enough?.

My theory is a business big enough that it can generate 125% profit of your net expenses. Meaning if you expense is 100, your business should generate 125. 2 times the amount required to start the business from scratch. And 1 house to live.

CosmicBagel
CosmicBagel
Student18d

You said it exactly like the theory I have learnt. May I ask what freelancing service do you provide?

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