And then what?

Hello,

Today I am going to share with you a story about life, work and happiness.

One day, John was walking in the street and he saw Mike, the neighborhood guy that sits around and relaxes all day long.

• John then told Mike: Mike, I see you here everyday sitting and doing nothing. Why not get some chewing gum and put them next to you?
• Mike: what for?
• John: Like this, people will stop by an buy from you so you can make some money.
• Mike: and then what?
• John: with that extra money, you can then not only display chewing gum but also some chocolate and potato chips
• Mike: and then what?
• John: with enough money from that you can open a small kiosk and sell more stuff and beverages
• Mike: and then what?
• John: you can then open a small grocery store and make more money
• Mike: and then what?
• John: from that small grocery store, you can expand to have a bigger shop
• Mike: and then what?
• John: you can then aim for a supermarket
• Mike: and then what?
• John: you can then buy a house and let the business run itself
• Mike: and then what?
• John: you can then sit in your house, relax and worry about nothing
• Mike: But John, I am already doing that! Can’t you see I am sitting here and relaxing everyday!

— Story heard from: Jihad Naaman

And so my friends, often times we keep participating in the rat race, always aiming for more when the simple things are often times already within our reach.