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Baby Boomers are expected to bequeath more than $68 billion to their children, making Millennials the wealthiest generation in U.S. history. What will they do with their new-found riches? They’re likely to blow it! Research shows that 70% of family wealth is spent or lost by the end of the second generation, and 90% by the end of …
Continue reading "A Culture Trying to Stand on Sinking Sand by Austin Pryor*"
ometimes it seems as though the opportunities are endless. Another important cause. Another powerful vision or worthwhile investment. The world is full of deep needs, and it can feel like the options for doing good are boundless. It can also seem like there’s a long line of people who know exactly what you need to …
Continue reading "AIMing for impact: A quick, simple method for giving decisions by Heather Larson*"
Once upon a time, a king was given two baby eagles as a gift, and he assigned a caretaker to raise and train the magnificent birds. One day the king asked to see the birds fly. Both birds took off, one soaring in the sky, while the other only flew for a few minutes before …
Continue reading "Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable by Harvey Mackay*"
Liz Claiborne was a clothing designer for 16 years with a company whose management disregarded her ideas that body types and style preferences warranted innovation in design. So, she started her own company in 1970 as a vehicle for stylish and affordable women’s apparel. Liz Claiborne, Inc. became an industry leader with her versatile designs …
Who is that someone in your life today?
<LISTEN> Take care," Jesus said in Luke 12:15, "and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Another translation puts the final part of that quote this way: "Life is not measured by how much you own." Jesus' words came to mind when I saw …
The amount is set by God and how He has blessed. By faith, we look beyond our current circumstances and trush Him. There's not a set formula in the New Testement, although a tithe (10 percent) is a good starting point. There are debates over things like' first fruits,' and 'gross versus net,' but it's …
Perspective from John Lennox John Lennox shared his wisdom with a group of business leaders at a Gospel Patrons event in London. <Listen> to one three minute segment of his conversation on Gospel Patrons.org. John has a case for giving as an outward expression of a clear commitment to accepting of the gift of salvation …
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Guest Post by Danny Brassell, Ph.D. From thoughts in the shower to running errands, taking a walk on the beach to listening to background music in a department store, leaders can find inspiration in the unlikeliest of places. A case in point are sports movies. Sports movies have long been a source of inspiration and …
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A TED talk by Adam Grant This is a very thought provoking 15 minute talk from Adam on the value of a little procrastination in life in the pursuit of and idea or goal. It's also motivating, at least for me. <WATCH>
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