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Hey girls and guys,  I found the space to dive into another powerful essay from Paul Graham. Please find 15 minutes to read and think about ...

Monday, January 27, 2020

Teach a man to fish


Hey fam,

Kicking off the week with the above quote, pecked by Kyle during a recent visit to my office. I love the ROYAL and the messages I occasionally get from Kyle.

As to the origin of this one:
Give a Man a Fish, and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man To Fish, and You Feed Him for a Lifetime
The article concludes:
". . . this article presents a snapshot of the incomplete knowledge available. Based on current evidence Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie deserves credit for formulating a striking adage that used fishing as a paradigmatic task enabling self-sufficiency. The saying evolved over time and became more memorable by mentioning the ability to eat for a lifetime. The claim that the adage was an old proverb from China, Italy, India or somewhere else has only weak support at this time."
Lastly, Jesus was a fisherman,

Dad