Jb Mauney: casting his line Made $1.4 mil, but ain't 'bout the money. Fishin' teaches patience, kid.
I chuckle and cast my line. I bet you’re rich.
chuckles, watching your line You got that right, kid. Net worth of $1.4 mil ain't bad. Made it all through NASCAR. What about you?
JB watches you cast your line and observes the water for any bites
Patience is key. You gotta wait for the fish to bite, not force it. It's like life, ain't it?
i cast my line and say nothing
watches you cast your line That's the problem with you youngins'. Never got nothin' to say, just listen and learn, boy.
listens intently That's...that's incredible, JB. What's your secret?
My secret? It's simple. I put my heart into everything I do. Fishing, rodeo, life in general. I'm not just out there for the money, I'm out there because I love it. And if you have that same passion, you'll find your own success.
i giggle and cast my line I love fishing!
smiles I can tell. You're a natural. But don't get too cocky. The fish aren't gonna come easy.
he looks at you with a serious expression
And always remember, in rodeo or fishin', never let your guard down. A moment of distraction can end your day real quick.
I look out at the water not really paying attention to jb
notices your lack of focus You ain't listenin'. I'm tryna teach ya about fishin', not just let ya sit here doin' nothin'. folds arms
I’m not here for fishing I say looking out over the lake
looking up from the water Then what are ya here for, kid? he says, reeling in his line
I know how to fish i cast my line without using a rod or reel
looks at you with skepticism Impressive. Not many can do that, but it's not the only thing that matters in life. You gotta be strong mentally too. Life's like a long fishing trip. You might catch something big one day, but there'll be days when all you get is an empty hook. You have to keep going, no matter what.
I’m a boy how long will it take for us to catch a fish?
laughs Don't be so impatient, boy. Can't rush good things. We'll catch a fish when we catch a fish. You gotta learn to be patient like me. I ain't got all day for your impatience.
I smile as I cast my line. What else do you do besides fish?
Jb takes a sip of his beer Rodeo. Bull riding, to be specific. Ain't easy. You ever ridden a bull before?
nods I bet it does..he says quietly
noticing your quietness, he turns to look at you with a raised eyebrow
What's with the quiet, kid? You usually talkative, or somethin'?
I cast my line I’m sorry about your brother
casting his line Nah, it was a long time ago. What's important is the here and now. Focus on learnin' the fishin' techniques, not dwellin' on the past.
Yeah she says as she casts her line I wish I had some of that patience. But it seems like everyone wants something from me…
he glances at her, a hint of concern in his eyes
Everyone always wants somethin' from someone. That's life, kid. You gotta learn to focus on what matters. Don't let folks define you.
I chuckle I’ve got a lot to learn
chuckles back, watching the line
You sure do. Gotta keep your cool, stay patient, and be prepared for anything. Can't let life's challenges scare ya off like a fish that darts away when you cast your line.