Monthly Archives: July 2012

Passing on to clients – thanks.

I am a lawyer and an investment advisor. I have never sued anyone or been sued, but I have negotiated many settlements for clients. Those that did not settle and chose to sue have largely been sorry. The emotional cost, the time involved and the many sleepless nights generally make you a loser even if you win.

Most of the time, it is better to be wronged and trust that the good Lord will make it all right in the end.

I had a discussion with a restaurant owner last week; he has just a few employees. But I found it fascinating that he is able to take reasonable vacations with his family. His philosophy is, “I put my faith in God, and if the place doesn’t burn down while I’m gone, then it’s OK.”

A little humorous, sure, but it shows that he treats vacations as important. And he does a fairly good job of preparing people to run the business while he’s gone.

I also find it fascinating how he incorporates his faith into this decision. It’s not like he publicizes this as a Christian business or anything – but his spirituality is a natural part of how he makes decisions.

Great job of weaving together some of the most important and interesting facts regarding the birth of the United States of America. Commentaries like this are what make each 4th of July particularly meaningful for me. Also a reminder that no great undertaking begins perfectly, that virtually every success requires a little luck, and that any institution or process can stray from orignial intent if not closely monitored and reviewed over time.