Summary: The story of the businessman and the fisherman tells of a fisherman who was enjoying his day fishing on the beach when a businessman approached him and asked why he wasn't working harder to make a living. The businessman suggested that the fisherman could catch more fish and make more money, but the fisherman kept asking what his reward would be. The businessman became increasingly frustrated as he suggested the fisherman could build a fleet of fishing boats and become very wealthy, but the fisherman remained content with his simple life on the beach. The story highlights the importance of finding contentment and happiness in life, rather than constantly striving for more wealth and success.