Friday, December 18, 2009

Invest Wisely

We live in an age where many spend a lifetime preparing for the future. Investors constantly monitor portfolios with the hope of good return to benefit us when we find ourselves in our retirement years. This may be well and good and prudent to invest time and energy in living comfortably both now and in the future. But in so doing, are we missing the little things that matter? It is imperative that we don’t miss the point in living our life. Why are we here? How can I not only add value to my life but add value to others? William Arthur Ward summed it up well:


"The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of life is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give." ~ William Arthur Ward~

A kind word and a smile can brighten someone’s world and give encouragement to others we may pass on our daily trek through life. The investments that will pay dividends long after we are gone from the stage of life are those where there is not a dollar value attached to it. The monetary systems of this world will go up and down through the eons of time, but a kind word said to someone will live on in their hearts forever. We must never forget when working and investing in our various businesses not to forget the things that matter most when it’s all said and done.
"Live simply. Speak kindly. Care deeply. Love generously."
M. D. Gray



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