Why Settle For A Small Catch

From Author, Eric Zehnder


In the summer of 1905, on the shores of central California, the fishing town of Monterey, suffered a very great economic blow.

Monterey is a picturesque community, 100 miles south of San Francisco. It is situated on the great Monterey Bay.

The Monterey Bay, gave to the city of Monterey all the bounty of the ocean. For decades Monterey fishermen brought back the fruit of the sea, the fish, that fed millions of people in America.

The backbone of this great fishery, and therefore of the economy in Monterey, was the annual catch of sardines.

These sardines were captured, brought to port, and then to Cannery Row – a row of fish canning operations lining the Monterey beach. There, of course, the sardines were packed into silver cans, wrapped in a red and black paper seal declaring them to be high-quality sardines from Monterey, California. They were then shipped throughout America and the world.

And the economy was good.

But, in the summer of 1905, something terrible happened. An economic disaster of unprecedented proportions happened to this bustling fishing town.

The disaster was this: the fishermen and their many boats, and many employees, simply over fished the sardine population. They did it to such a degree, that the sardines couldn't reproduce their stock – and, suddenly, sardines simply disappeared from the fisherman’s nets! They were gone! And with them, were also, apparent to everyone, the good times for people in Monterey.

But – and this is a very important but – this was not the end of the story. A very great and ominous disaster had happened on their watch, but now something wondrous and hopeful, also took place on their watch.

Here is what, actually, happened: first, the people of Monterey and their churches, prayed. Now, whether you believe in prayer or not, that is secondary to the story. My duty is just to give hope and tell you how the story turned out, in actual history.

Most of the ship owners in Monterey doubled as their own ship captains. There were no big corporate fleets. It was mostly private fishermen who had built their fishing business to the level of having a ship or two, and going out daily and bringing the fish back. They worked hard at it, and they became better and better at what they did, and therefore became more and more successful.

But the sea had always helped them. Now that the sardines were gone, what next? What would happen to the economy, to the ship owners and captains, and to all the crews and their families?

The captains of the ships talked among themselves. As they talked, they told tales that they had heard long ago, about schools of great fish, that a Monterey fisherman and his ship and crew had once found.

But, these great fish, which were only known by the thin thread of perhaps a tall tale, were caught as far out as 200 miles from the shore! No Monterey fisherman and his crew, at least for decades, had gone beyond 20 miles!

No one ever dared to go that far! It had not yet entered the imagination of the people.

They had the vessels for it, and the crews. Now what they needed was some bold and intrepid captains, who would dare to go farther into deeper waters, than anyone ever had before.

And, in a true to life story, several believing captains, with their valiant ships and willing crews, set out to find out if the tales of these great fish had any truth to them.

They went fifty miles. Then eighty miles. Then over a hundred miles. But approximately one hundred and fifty miles out, they saw “boiling water” – a strange occurrence on the surface of the water that far out in the middle of the sea.

The captains and their crews, decided to fish these “boiling waters.” For their efforts, they began to pull in yellow fin tuna anywhere from 100 to 300 pounds! And there was no end to them!

Now, dear reader, understand that until this date in history, no one in the entire world had ever eaten tuna. Well, maybe some long ago sea captain and his crew had. But for the most part, tuna had never been known before. It had never been seen or eaten!

So, the intrepid sea captains and their fishermen returned home to Monterey with great good news – and a big load of great fish!

Think about it. Sardines were only 4 to 8 inches long, and now the fishermen replaced them with tuna that were 4-8 feet long! The sardines weighed a half-pound at best, and the tuna weighed up to three hundred pounds. In fact, later, as fishermen found the will to go farther, they caught blue fin tuna, that weighed up to 1500 pounds!

Thus, by being willing to go further than anyone had gone before ,and by choosing to act in new ways rather than just sit and suffer, although the economy went down with the sardines – now it went up with the tuna! Following what might have been just a tall story by an old salt, turned out to give the people of Monterey a true, and much greater, story. They introduced tuna and tuna fishing to the world. Their ships got bigger. Their crews got paid more. More tourists came to Monterey. The little bustling fishing didn’t go down with the sardines!

Somehow, the town, its people, and its economy all got a new lease on life. They grew. They prospered. And – they fed the whole world to a far greater degree.

In that summer day of 1905, when the sardine stock fell and the bottom dropped out of the sardine business, it shook everybody up. But, they said their prayers, decided to go further than ever before, chose to “seek a greater story” – and, however combined elements made it happen – tuna, much larger than sardines, and a tuna catch, much greater than the total sardine catch had ever achieved, was brought into the history, and to the palates, of the entire world.

The economy recovered and boomed.

My friends, could it be possible that right now, this very day, that even as you experience the loss of something you long felt secure and that you built your hopes on, just a little farther ahead, with a little willingness to keep your chin and morale up, exploring a little further, pursuing a greater, not lesser, story for you and yours, we might ourselves see our “sardines” not just gone, but our own kind of new, far greater, “tuna” right in front of us replacing our loss with something much better?

I believe that people with the American dream, don’t just get better dreams. They get a better story. It comes complete with the faith, the new vision, the will to try, the solid meat of the fish, the adventures, and the tale to tell all our children about.

The measure of something great is that greater things still come out of it.

Say your prayers, stoke the embers of your dreams and visions. Listen to wise stories. Make your minds and ships go further into the ocean of the Spirit – and I believe either you yourself, or some intrepid captains, are going to come back with the equivalent of boatloads of silver tuna in our time – together with directions how you can get a lot more of them.

by Eric Zehnder
Copyright 2008

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Together We Can Make A Difference

Just imagine all the ways that each of us can make a difference in the lives of others this holiday season. There are allot of people out there encountering very difficult times with the economy falling apart. It's almost as if the country is in a glittery decorated depression. Kind of like a fruitless tree with all the trimmings to make it look pretty while the branches continue to become dry and brittle.

Reach out this year in ways beyond what you have in the past. Touch the hearts and lives of others and bring joy to others. Make a difference in the midst of the trying times. Give the gift of love, encouragement, hope and make a difference.

On Thanksgiving Day

As we all gathering together to enjoy Thanksgiving, all the great food and especially family and friends. Let us all remember to give thanks to God for all the blessings in our lives.

The Book That Mentors To Children

The Child Who Learned Dreams Come True is dedicated to children and the child deep within us all. That child who loves to dream, that loves adventure, that believes and hopes for great things.

You see, we all dream. Dreams are a part of our character. They encourage us, mentor us, help us to process life, and even help us to find greatness deep within.

However, there is more. This book is also dedicated to adults who have lost their desire to dream, who have lost that desire for adventure, and feel that life's dreams have passed them by.

Paperback: 120 pages
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They say the eye's and the ears are the gateway to the mind. That what a child see's and hears has a great impact on that child's growth, character, education, personality and future.

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Just imagine spending 40 days and 40 nights in the Teton Mountains and surrounding areas. The beauty, nature, peace, wonderful moments, beautiful sunsets and endless hours of being far from the hustle bustle of life.

Author Eric Zehnder did just that. When Author Eric Zehnder traveled to the Teton Mountains in Wyoming something very profound happened. He started writing quality sayings.

Eric went on to write 4,000 sayings in just 40 days while in the mountains. He then went on to write 8,000 more sayings and has amassed a personal library of over 12,000 sayings.

This book is a collection of wise, fun and humorous sayings. If you read a few, you will be entertained. However, if you apply the sayings in this book to everyday life situations, they will help put you on the path to living a victorious life.

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I just received a great manuscript for a new book release called "The Wind & The Catcher". It's wonderfully written. As soon as I get some polish out, edit it and prepare it for submission it will be ready for print. Here comes the fun part. Endless hours, days and weeks turning thousands of text into the real deal. The best part is designing the cover.

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The Ink Of The Pen

Have you ever wondered how many papers get written, stacked up, and never become anything more that stacks collecting dust. Billions.

Don't end up like the billions. Start with a few simple things, define them, dream them, produce them and breath life into them.

There are millions and millions of good story tellers. But every once in a while some great ones come along, accomplish great things and complete the dreams they started.

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Deep within everyone is a river of creativity. You have special talents and abilities. So reach deep within and let your river flow.

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Rest In Each Day, One Day At A Time

As we take in all the news and media surrounding the economic struggles not only in the United States but also globally. Fear, concerns, stress and many other emotions are rising as many wonder what the future holds.

No doubt that it is wise to be cautious and prepare for the seasons that may be ahead. However to walk in fear and allow these things to steal our peace, rob us of our sleep and simply instill more fear is not emotionally, mentally or physically healthy. What will happen, will happen.

Therefore let me encourage you to simply make the best of each day, one day at a time. Today is here, yesterday is gone and tomorrow will take care of its self. Therefore enjoy the day, and make the most of it.

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We all do it. We get busy with everyday life and before we know it weeks, months and sometimes years go by and we haven't written that grand parent, mom, dad, or relative.

So hey, don't delay. Send someone special a special surprise. Buy a postage stamp and send a letter.

Life Perspective

Life sometimes comes with those difficulties, those trials, the hardships and many other unfortunate situations. However life also comes with blessings. You see, there are many seasons and we all encounter them.

However If we look past whatever life may be throwing at us. We can enjoy the blessings. Like family and friends.

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Just imagine the river of creativity that is in each of you. You have a river of creativity and imagination deep within you.

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A special thanks to all that have encouraged us in the process of publishing this children's book. The story is truly a remarkable story filled with adventure, excitement and one that mentors to children and the child deep within us all.

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Healing The Broken Hearted

Just imagine the difference that we all can make in the lives of others. There are a lot of hurting people out there. People just like you and me that have encountered difficult times, hardships and that could use a helping hand.

So if the opportunity arises to help someone in need. Reach out and lend a helping hand. You just might be a part of something much bigger than you think.

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It's All About Perspective

Life comes with those difficulties, those trials, the hardships and many other unfortunate situation. However life also comes with blessings. You see, there are many seasons.

Yet let us encourage you regardless of the situations. If we look past whatever life may be throwing at us. We can enjoy the blessings.

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We all have the power to make a difference. You see, our words are powerful. Words can tear people down or lift them up.

Therefore, may we all be encourager's that encourage others, that bless others and that bring joy into the lives of others.

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Our first book release should be available within 30 to 45 days.
The Child Who Learned Dreams Come True.
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Majestic, Beautiful, Breathtaking

This morning showcased a beautiful sunrise like as the hand of God painting the sky with glorious colors. Majestic, beautiful, and simply breathtaking.

Don't you just love mornings like that?

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He who sees greatness, has greatness within him.

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Special thanks to all those who have been visiting our blogs and sending us emails. Thank you for stopping in and especially for the wonderful communications.

Some have been requesting information about our new book releases. We will soon have copies available here online, so watch for updates. The new book releases will also be availble in local book stores.

Thanks once again,
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Thought Provoling

We are working on another project with three soon going to the publisher. This forth project and book is a book of sayings or proverbs as you will, called "Sayings From The River Of God".

All four book released will be available approximately 120 days before the Christmas Holidays or sooner. For further information, please contact us.

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A person who takes what people have, and turns it into people who have what it takes.

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Recommended Book Publishers

Over the last three weeks, we have been viewing many online publishers. Personally we have found the following two publishers to offer some great advise, insight, and prices.

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Announcing Three New Book Releases Coming Soon!

We are going to press! and will be publishing three new books in the very near future. This project is so fresh and new, I can't even release the title names. So stay tuned for further information and updates.

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On Success.

"You Have To Sustain The Campaign
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Success: The prepared are rewarded

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Dreams Do Come True

Hi everyone,

We just completed the artwork for my new book release 'The Child That Learned That Dreams Come True". I'm excited about this new release which will be available in e-book, on c.d. and also hardcover. Just thought I'd share the cover artwork with you.

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On Being Successful

Success is not a matter of hocus pocus, but focus, focus, focus.

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A Great Leader

A Leader - a person who just doesn't think, but puts people and teams into action.

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Successful Branches

Most branches succeed because they have a whole tree working with them.

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On Management

A good manager is like a exterminator. He gets the bugs out of the system.

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On Leadership And Success

A good leader is always open to a new cutting edge; that's how he or she stays sharp - sharper than the rest.

People who have not lost their love for language, have not lost their love for leadership.

Where there is a great new language, great new leadership is being forged.

The beginning of success in any field is the learn the language of that field. If you desire to succeed, make improvements on that language and the communication of that field.

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The Pen

I have created this blog for the purpose of sharing my thoughts with you from time to time. Of course around a very busy schedule, however here I will challenge and provoke you to thought through the simplicity of words, sentences, and sayings that will encourage you to live your dreams and become all that you were created to be.

Eric