Subject: Challenges
The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the waters close to Japan
have not held many fish for decades. So to feed the Japanese population,
fishing boats got bigger and went farther than ever. The farther the
fishermen went, the longer it took to bring in the fish. If the return trip
took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh. The Japanese did not
like the taste.
To solve this problem, fishing companies installed freezers on their boats.
They would catch the fish and freeze them at sea. Freezers allowed the boats
to go farther and stay longer. however, the Japanese could taste the
difference between fresh and frozen nd they did not like frozen fish. The
frozen fish brought a lower rice.
So fishing companies installed fish tanks. They would catch the fish and
stuff them in the tanks, fin to fin. After a little hrashing around, the
fish stopped moving. They were tired and dull, but alive.
Unfortunately, the Japanese could still taste the difference. Because the
fish did not move for days, they lost their fresh-fish taste. The Japanese
preferred the lively taste of fresh fish, not sluggish fish.
So how did Japanese fishing companies solve this problem? How do they get
fresh-tasting fish to Japan?
To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the
fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank. The shark
eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state.
The fish are challenged.
As soon as you reach your goals, such as finding a wonderful mate, starting
a successful company, paying off your debts or whatever, you might lose your
passion. You don't need to work so hard so you relax.
Like the Japanese fish problem, the best solution is simple. It was observed
by L. Ron Hubbard in the early 1950's.
"Man thrives, oddly enough, only in the presence of a challenging
environment."
The Benefits of a Challenge
The more intelligent, persistent and competent you are, the more you enjoy a
good problem. If your challenges are the correct size, and if you are
steadily conquering those challenges, you are happy. You think of your
challenges and get energized. You are excited to try new solutions. You have
fun. You are alive!
Recommendations
Instead of avoiding challenges, jump into them. Beat the heck out of them.
Enjoy the game.
If your challenges are too large or too numerous, do not give up. Failing
makes you tired. Instead, reorganize. Find more determination, more
knowledge, more help.
Don't create success and lie in it. You have resources, skills and abilities
to make a difference.
Put a shark in your tank and see how far you can really go!
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