Real Investments

No man can live happily who regards himself alone; who turns everything to his own advantage. You must live for others if you wish to live for yourself. – Seneca

I think deep down inside each of us, we know that we were created for something great; and greatness is recognized, usually, after we’ve passed on. Anything man-made will crumble and/or disappear – buildings, careers and accomplishments, health… The only lasting greatness is people. Who and what kind of people are you leaving behind? What investment are you making in them?

Children often reflect their Parents, Workers their Bosses, and the Mentored their Mentors. That kind of responsibility sometimes scares me, but then again, it’s not about me. I have to remember: It’s always about someone else.

All my life, I always knew that I wanted to help someone else, to make a positive impact on someone else. Over the years, the choices I’ve made to pursue (or not pursue) certain areas/things have led to the realization (finally!!) of where my gifts and strengths are, and where they are not. I’ve made changes as a result of learning the following things:

• I enjoy relationships with people
• I find my purpose in helping others and helping them meet their needs
• I am happy to invest in others and their lives
• It is in the doing that one begins to be fulfilled

Do you wonder if your life has a purpose and if it is more than just existence? Do you wonder if life is more than just earning a living and getting the kids out of the house and standing on their own two feet? Life is found in a personal relationship with the Living God, who loves you and calls you. There is no meaning to Life if you do not know where Life comes from. And every life has purpose. It’s like the old saying, “Use it or lose it.”

We have chosen to invest in transforming people and their lives – helping them work towards better marriages, become men and women of character and strength, raise kids who make good choices, leave incredible legacies for the future. We can do this through our business – we believe that if the financials are taken care of, and people are taught the How-To, then people can focus on what’s truly important.

Parents, do you want your kids to be just like you – to do what you do, act the way you act, speak the way you speak? Do you want your kids’ (future) spouse to treat your child the way you treat yours?

Workers, do you want to be just like your Bosses, and to have their lifestyle in the next 5 or more years? Do you want your kids to do what you do and to live the way you do today? Do you want them to become the person like your Boss in the future?

The Mentored, are you getting enough direction, positive and good, to see transformation in all areas of your life?

If you feel like something’s missing or if you’re not happy with where you are today, try a change. If you change nothing, here’s precisely where you’ll be in the future: exactly where you are today.

I can offer suggestions if you email me. Again, I’m not the answer, but I can point you in the right direction.