Nice piece @lordjames.
The first brother was too strict. He had no time for other things that could replenish his lost strength . in life/business , times come when we ought to have retreats and activities that can help us continue till the end. We need personal development, advices, spiritual upliftment, recreation, medical attention, ( for an adage in igbo goes thus: if you leave your health/life in pursuit of only wealth, u end up dying and leaving your wealth for enemies to enjoy).
The second was carried away by the pleasures of life. In life/business , we are not supposed to put pleasure before business. We are supposed to set proper goals , act on them and there after comes merriment