"We
see farther because we stand on the shoulders of giants."
Bernardus Silvestis - 12th century scholastic
What are you doing for your grandchildren?
Does the question sound strange? In a culture addicted to immediate
gratification, we're here with a reminder that - a five year plan
is not a long term plan. European cathedrals were built by generations
of workers sharing a common vision. Knowing it would take centuries
to complete, they planted forests so their grandchildren would have
wood for beams and furnishings. Now that's long term planning.
Real Wealth Endures.
Wealth means much more than a fat bank account. Wealth is a legacy
of resources, skills and relationships. Do you want to build real
wealth? Plan with three generations in view. Take time to work in
a way that passes on your methods as well as your results. Do things
today that will still bear fruit 60 years from now.
The Wise Know The Whys
Know why you work. Tell why you work. Be explicit. This is an essential
element in generational planning. Quarrying stone, carving gargoyles,
and crafting stained glass are all honorable vocations; but a single
generation that looses the vision can consume the wealth that could
have been a cathedral.
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