We have made it. We have enough. Our kids have enough. Thank you. Now let’s do great work. From the perspective of basic needs being met, food, shelter, clothing, education, etc., my grandparents gave my parents a better life than they had growing up. In turn, my parents gave us a better life than they … Continue reading The Opportunity For Inspiration And Experience
“I would have been more successful if I had given more of myself to my career, but I was only willing to give about 70%. The rest I gave to my family and to hunting, fishing, and playing music.” -My Grandfather The things our elders tell us, whether they know it or not, affect us … Continue reading Permission to be Less Successful
My maternal grandfather was a young boy during The Great Depression. Many of his extended family members, uncles and aunts, were out of work for long periods of time during this historic economic downturn. My grandfather’s father, however, was fortunate enough to maintain a good, steady job with the phone company throughout. Growing up, my … Continue reading Overcoming (The Great) Depression in a Multi-Generational Household
