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same is true if you focus for an extended time toward the left.
We may have meant to make a smooth, safe turn on our life’s path, but we were distracted by dishonesty, ill temper, pride, disloyalty, and the list goes on — and we end up in unwanted destinations. So as you look at playing the long game in creating your family’s legacy, start with where you’re looking. CLARIFY YOUR VALUES Then get really clear on what matters most. This is where I’d recommend creating a Values & Vision Statement for your family. As I explain in my book, “Entitlement Abolition,” a Values & Vision Statement becomes a guiding force,
informing the decisions and actions you and your posterity make in all 3 Dimensions of Authentic Wealth. I invite you to use our free tool for creating yours — it will help you outline what matters most to your family. For example, in the Foundational Dimension, you’ll be prompted to consider spirituality, ethics, leadership, communication skills, relationships, work ethic, community service, uplifting entertainment, outdoor adventures, Family Retreats with a Purpose, etc.
As you enter a turn, you must direct your eyes out of the turn as far as possible to the point where you want the bike to carry you; if you look down at where you are, you are in trouble. If you look to the side of the road during the turns, you’re in deep trouble. He explains that as we travel through life, it’s not enough to travel with good intentions, believing those intentions are our reality. Those around us do not live in the world of our intentions, they live in the world of what we actually do.
You’ll also find ideas for establishing your values and vision in the Intellectual and
FROM FENDER BENDERS TO FOREVER FAMILIES
EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR WHAT TRULY MATTERS
neighbors’ car, with its bumper firmly planted in my G35.
to go one-wheeling after church, or get together with the rest of the family at my mom and dad’s for dinner. RAINY DAYS Heather and I also make sure to carve out time to be together. The two of us take off on trips a few times a year, and we love to do things like go mountain biking. The picture here is from Heather’s birthday, when we thought we could beat an incoming storm to get in a ride on one of her favorite trails. We weren’t so lucky, but in the end, the downpour made for better memories. As you gather with your family this Thanksgiving, I hope you’re able to take a moment to let your loved ones know how much they mean to you. I’ll be doing the same: I can honestly say I am who I am because of them, and I’m so grateful for the purpose they give me!
Apparently, its emergency brake had failed, and gravity had drawn their car across the street and down my parents’ sloping driveway, where it hit a wall and nestled right into my car. Let’s just say, that’s the last time I said I was grateful for something so materialistic. TIME TOGETHER At the top of my gratitude list these days are my wife, Heather, and our daughters, Shelby and Sienna. From big moments (like the girls’ soccer games and dance recitals), to little moments (like morning scripture study and dinners together around the table), we love spending time together. I also feel fortunate to work from home some days, where I can run upstairs in between appointments to see how their school day went. And Sundays are always when we do things like head to the park
I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving that life taught me a big lesson.
When we sit down as a family to eat the big meal, we always share three things we’re thankful for. This particular Thanksgiving, I was in my 20s, single, just settling into my career, and excited that I was able to buy my first “real” car. They all knew I loved cars, so they laughed when I said the first thing I was grateful for was my souped up Infiniti G35. ACCIDENTAL LESSONS Not 10 minutes later, my brother-in-law came into the dining room saying he heard something in the driveway. We ran out to look, and there was my
–Aaron Andrew
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