Recently I was reading a book sent to me by a friend. In it the author spoke of a book that had greatly influenced his life. So I ordered the recommended book. Author Joey Reiman penned Thinking for a Living: Creating Ideas That Revitalize Your Business, Career and Life. It was a delightful and thought-provoking book. One would hope it would pique your curiosity after just reading the title!
 
Mr. Reiman introduced a new word to me. My guess is he made it up. However, I like it. He spoke briefly about being a “famillionaire.” This is a person who finds their fortune in their family by being true to himself. He quotes others who say that 50% of marriages end in divorce when couples do not balance their lives at home with the demands of work. Famillionaires put family first. We often hear of people retiring early because of trouble at work and then announce they want to spend more time with the kids or spouse. That is not the idea Reiman has in mind. Those who are family-rich place family as a priority in order to keep trouble from coming onto the home front.
 
So, I started thinking. What makes one a famillionaire? Here are a few of my thoughts:
 
1. He loves God with all of his being.
2. She loves her spouse unconditionally.
3. He spends quantity time with the children.
4. She does not allow the job to run her family life.
5. He takes the vacation time allotted to him and uses it with family.
6. She creates a family-friendly environment at work if she is the boss.
 
There are many ways to do it. THINK!

Pastor Ted Traylor

Posted on Friday, September 14th, 2007 at 9:28 am.
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