Life & Planning

Who did better at preserving his wealth: the American industrialist who became known as the father of modern American shipbuilding, founding Kaiser Shipyard, which built Liberty ships during World War II (then Kaiser Aluminum and Kaiser Steel), or his son? Henry J. Kaiser, Sr. accumulated around $5.6 Million in wealth and lost 44 percent to…

Each passing day I am reminded how fast my kids are growing up. But it seems like only yesterday that my wife and I were bringing home our babies from the hospital. While we spend a lot of time together, and participate in each others’ activities, the time just flies by. In recognition of this,…

As a people go, so goes the nation. A nation of greedy, selfish people will yield one kind of fruit. A nation of generous givers will yield another kind of fruit. Think about it, which nation will be more prosperous? What kind of nation do you want to live in? What kind of nation will…

Our founding father’s gave us liberty. We are free to… Be. Do. Have. Give. We are free to encourage others. We are free to accept others. We are free to listen to others. We are free! This freedom is so precious. And may we all do our part to be sure none of us take…

Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s best selling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, has sold more than 25 million copies in 38 languages worldwide. It remains one of the best selling nonfiction business books. One of the habits Covey recommends is to begin with the end in mind. Strategic giving…

The power of giving and how it is needed more today than ever is easily overlooked. How does giving back promote personal responsibility? Compassion for others is at the heart of what makes our country so great. The basis of compassion is that it’s our responsibility, each of us, to be a part of the…

You have purpose. You were made on purpose with a purpose. REMEMBER this for you and REMIND your donors! In his landmark book, Man’s Search for Meaning of Man, Viktor E. Frankl talks about the role of purpose in his own survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while…

The United States is the greatest country in the world and provides tremendous opportunities for people to make a contribution and be compensated well for it. As a result, we live in a stuff-laden world, and there is just about everything available for every need… and beyond. What I mean is that for most, the…

How many times have you heard of someone who sells their business or retires from their lifetime work only to pass away shortly after. Why? Lack of focus… direction? Maybe. I think it’s lack of valuable work. The “fire” dies… then so do they. Giving back is the perfect way to transition and create tremendous…

It feels like a new year… … as things begin to open back up and people are finding their new normal! And people are continuing to look for ways to help. Because… Giving returns a bigger benefit to the giver than the receiver. It expands our hearts… our capacity to love and be loved. Givers…