Anyone else out there sweltering in the Texas heat? Most of us jump from our air-conditioned offices to our air- conditioned cars, and then to the comfort of our air- conditioned houses. It’s our coping mechanism during the harsh realities of summer. But what happens when you lose that luxury? Well, if it’s at the office, the owner takes care of that. If it’s in your car, a mechanic can fix that quickly. But if it’s at home, what do you do? My suggestion is you call the owner of our small business spotlight for this month. person to have in your home when it comes to A/C and heat problems. Both Jorge and his wife have been public servants throughout their lives — Jorge recently retired from the Bellaire Police Department, and his wife worked as court coordinator for Judge Clinton in Harris County Criminal Court. They take their heart to serve others and apply that directly to Florido A/C and Heat, and the results cannot be argued with. be willing to teach those subjects not taught at school and to balance the desire for straight A’s with the more important job of raising well-rounded, happy, and successful children. In my opinion, that means raising children who are able to handle themselves well in social situations, who are able to fail multiple times before succeeding, who are financially educated, and who know what it means to chase passions and dreams — even if there are risks! In today’s world, technology has allowed each one of us to establish a world-class university right in our home. It does not require money, but it does require love and time. We must find ways to nurture, encourage, and even protect our children’s true genius, which to me can be found in their dreams and desires and then ignited by focusing their activities in these known areas. We must find ways of teaching our children social skills, leadership skills, self-esteem, grit, and even financial awareness. And while school may teach some of these skills, the foundation must be set early on in the home. Even then, we must not get lazy and believe that the school system has our same beliefs, core values, or even the same purpose that we have for our children. I can tell you that I expect much more frommy children than the ability to memorize and spit back an answer. That kind of skill will not prepare my children to be real-world successes. No, my kids need to know how to manage money, how to effectively communicate, and other critical life skills. An example of what Edith and I are teaching in our home can be found in one of my favorite books: “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” (same author). In the book, the author contrasts his (poor) biological dad’s beliefs in what creates financial wealth with a friend’s (rich) dad’s beliefs in what I have been friends with Jorge Florido and his wife for several years, and you will not find a more trustworthy
Whenever anyone in our family has an A/C issue, I immediately recommend Jorge. He always responds to calls quickly and only knows how to provide phenomenal service. Anyone who has been in the desperate situation of not having cool air during our harsh summers should call Jorge, and call him now! Through Aug. 31, 2018, Jorge is offering an A/C system cleaning for half off — only $65! What’s the catch? Well, all you need to do to get the discount is mention our law firm, and Jorge will take care of the rest. Give Jorge a ring at 713- 823-3541 and make sure your A/C is ready for the worst of the heat. creates true wealth. “Poor dad” did what society tells us to do, went to school, became a teacher, bought a house, put money into a 401(k), and eventually retired. “Rich dad” did not receive a college education and did not put money into a 401(k), but he did create several streams of income, purchased real estate, and eventually retired. Mr. Kiyosaki also has a version of this book for teens. I highly recommend both books. The book is giving us a financial education that cannot be found at school — and is even contrary to what most of us have been taught. Mr. Kiyosaki explains that we are taught certain myths from a young age, such as “debt is bad,” “houses are assets,” and “saving money is the way to financial security,” and he explains why such beliefs are untrue. While I do not agree with every statement in the book, my eyes were opened to the belief that I had been lied to about how true financial independence is created. And let me be up-front here — we, too, struggle to find the time to read and review this information with our children. And just like most kids, our children are not always the most receptive to spending more time learning. But even if they only pull out a gold nugget or two, at least I know they will be more financially educated than most people, and they will know where to look when they get to the point in their lives where they need the answers. And at that point, all of our time, love, and patience will pay off. If anyone would like a free copy of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” just email Monse@attorneymclure.com or call Monse at 713-571-7777. And if you know a teenager who could use this book, let me know and I will get them a teen version of the book for free. Just make sure that you let Monse know before September 30, 2018. ... CONTINUED FROMCOVER
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