Reuben K. Byrd has been involved in the shipyard industry for 30 years. He currently serves as Executive Vice President Operations at Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited. Reuben K. Byrd was the only senior manager brought over to oversee corporate restructuring when the shipyard was sold to Grand Bahama. His current position is a combination of chief operating officer and production manager. Outside of his professional life, he plays golf and water sports, and enjoys the many health benefits of fishing.
The main physical benefit of fishing is stress relief. According to a study conducted by the Families and Work Institute, more than one-quarter of American workers are often consumed by stress. Stress is, in fact, among the leading causes of decreased productivity in the office. Physicians believe that the best way to reduce stress is to removes one’s self from the source. Fishing, especially open sea fishing, is the farthest removed the average person can get from the office. Specialists compare the physical and mental benefits of fishing to yoga and meditation, with certain psychologists going as far as saying that fishing could extend a person's lifespan.
The main physical benefit of fishing is stress relief. According to a study conducted by the Families and Work Institute, more than one-quarter of American workers are often consumed by stress. Stress is, in fact, among the leading causes of decreased productivity in the office. Physicians believe that the best way to reduce stress is to removes one’s self from the source. Fishing, especially open sea fishing, is the farthest removed the average person can get from the office. Specialists compare the physical and mental benefits of fishing to yoga and meditation, with certain psychologists going as far as saying that fishing could extend a person's lifespan.