Today I want to tell you a story about a man I know who started out as poor and worked hard all his life and managed to achieve a level of success in his life. When he started his family he promised that his kids would have the best things in life and that he would do everything in his power so that his kids would not suffer the hardship that he had experienced. He raised his kids with the best he could afford - the best schools, best clothes, best everything. The kids were sheltered from all the hardships in life. All would be ok except for two things.
The business of this man is not doing well because of the current economic situation. And, since the kids have grown up sheltered they have no desire to work, no hunger to be successful and no capacity to earn money.
He has a big problem. He has enough money for him to survive. The problem is he can't keep supporting the lifestyle of his kids. They are so used to the best now they can't afford it.
This man had a proven formula for success - Hard work, Perseverance, Patience, and to never give up when there is a setback. He will probably survive and become a success again but he never taught this proven formula to his kids. He never let his kids experience hardship. He gave them the best. He spoiled them.
This would be fine if everything in life is always up but life is never like that. We love our kids so much that sometimes we don't want them to feel any pain. The problem is when they don't feel pain they will suffer later in life.
Don't let this happen to your kids. Make sure your kids experience hardship and setbacks in their life. Make sure they know the value of hard work and perseverance. A little bit of pain in life will ensure they gain later in life.
For more information on how I can help you email me on hoover@barongroup.com.ph.
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