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NFPW 2002 Highlights
Fish Philosophy

No, it's not how to catch the biggest walleye or how to relieve stress by staring at an aquarium. Fish Philosophy is an idea of how to incorporate four simple concepts into your work and life, said Becky Koch.

With a videotape of the fishmongers at the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Koch introduced the ideas then asked NFPW members to pair up to think about how they could:

• Play
• Be there
• Choose your attitude
• Make their day

Koch said, "Too often we get so busy that we don't sit back to reflect on some of the things that can really make a difference to our customers and co-workers — things like playing, choosing your attitude, being there and making their day.

"It's easy to say, 'I'm just one person; I can't make a difference by myself,'" Koch said. "Yet if each one of us catches the energy and releases the potential, our workplaces and our lives can exude Fish Philosophy."