Good morning, Team! It’s Friday!

Are you obsessed with wealth accumulation? It’s not unusual to think about saving for a rainy day or planning for retirement but I’ve seen a lot of people fixate on how much can I get, save, accumulate.

This week I’m reminded of what it means to give.

•Anne and I had lunch with an old friend who shared his visit to Nepal where his wife and son joined to see how their substantial contribution went to build a new school. The pictures of smiling faces and filled classrooms were moving.

•On our walk today I met a neighbor whose daughter has dedicated her post college life to an organization called One Acre Fund. She was moved in high school through a service project in sub Sahara Africa and will likely end up there.

•A long-time, close friend has been involved in major fund raising and volunteer work with the American Cancer Society. The impact to families is undeniable and he has plenty on his plate without this effort.

You might feel the $100 in your pocket will add security to your portfolio. Bruce’s son just passed on $1M from his grandfather’s estate to kids he doesn’t know but now knows firsthand how much they are gaining from it.

You might feel like you can’t dedicate your life to charity. Susan’s daughter will do just that and she figured it out in high school.

You might think you’re too busy. There is no one I know (and I know a lot of movers and shakers) that is busier than David. He finds time to run campaigns as well as teach others how to run campaigns on top of volunteer efforts in multiple states.

There are no good excuses. Just excuses. If you are not in the habit of giving yet, today is a good time to start. Giving enriches our lives while we enrich the lives of others. 

Have a blessed weekend!

Eric