The Ripple Effect of One Random Act of Kindness, Making Money to Give it Away, Give it Away, Give it Away, NOW!

A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else’s life.” — Roy T. Bennett

A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else’s life.”
— Roy T. Bennett

I can’t begin to describe the sunrise this morning.  I took a photo, I’ll share it, but the picture does not provide the colors, the beauty that I get to witness most mornings. I woke up in a chilly master bedroom.  We left the window open; it’s cold in our room, which encourages us to snuggle; my God, I love my life.  Trigger warning, if you want depressing, hate-filled words written to bring you down, you came to the wrong internet soup café’. 

I had a meeting yesterday with a nonprofit in Indiana.  Our 2021 concert series is complete; we are now booking 2022 shows.  We are looking to fill our next year’s summer shows if you have a cause, you would like to refer us.  It’s a win for them, a win for us, and a win for the musician that supports the mission.  As far as we know, we are the only independent insurance agency in the country to have a fundraising concert series.  Feel free to steal our idea.

I had a few conversations with people from far away lands.  Enlightenment reigned; one of my friends in Indy may or may not have Pitbull coming to his race party in May.  He is building out a curriculum to teach entrepreneurship using a virtual platform; he’s got the likes of Simon Sinek, Gary V., and others to give of their time and energy.  I’ve offered my skills, would love to be in such good company.  Either way, I’m excited that a national program can be provided to students around the country to learn something that is rarely taught in the K to 12.  You need not work for another; you can always work for yourself.  

Don’s a man I think everyone should know; if you don’t know Don Wettrick, please find him on LinkedIn.  His posts on LinkedIn are fire; he asks good questions, he’s maybe one of the most interesting people I met during the pandemic, learn more about this sage here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donwettrick/

He shared a story about a friend he met after interviewing him on his podcast.  The man had made some money early in his life, watched the news, and a report hit that the women’s shelter in the area was being shut down due to a lack of funds.  His first thought was, “they need to do something!”  His second thought was, “there is no they, but there is an I.” So, he called up the shelter, said, “I’ll buy your building and then donated it back to the shelter.”   What a great lesson for all of us.

I’ve been thinking about the impact my older self will have on society.  I plan on building wealth, a great chest of gold that I can give to people, places, and things in need.  Imagine having a war chest that would allow gifting 10K, 50K, or 250K to causes that touch your heart.  I’m not there yet, I’m more of the giving of 1K, 2.5K to 5K giver person, but it warms my heart, impacting others that are not as fortunate as I.  I want to build generational wealth to have a foundation that allows my family to give to causes directly impacting society.

At 4:00, we needed to run down the hill, hit the tractor supply store; PVHT needed some food.  We bought her a large bone that she is chewing on in my ear this very moment. We got her a pink bunny toy that is now shredded on the floor; the cotton stuffing is dispersed on the floor; it’s as if a cotton bomb went off while we slept.  I have a morning routine of cleaning the floor with my robot; this will take an extra couple of steps.  Get a dog, they said!

I’m playing golf today, the first time this year.  I used to play often; I played a couple of times last year; I am not a fan of the game.  I only will play 9; friends make fun of me, but 2 hours away from my Queen is enough; I like my wife.  I’ll head back home; we have company coming in.  A friend lost his young son in Evergreen; he, his wife, and younger kids will stay with us tonight before leaving and going to the celebration of life tomorrow.    

I’ve been five days without booze, not a big deal to most, but for me, a nice respite from my usual evening cocktail and a little wine.  I sleep better, wake with fantastic clarity, seems to be a little edgier, if I’m honest, but I like the edge; I’m sure others are wondering what’s up with the new cutting nature.  I always go back about 15 years; I knew my marriage was in trouble, I was drinking, I stopped cold turkey and stayed that way for two years.  During that time, I felt as if I had a superpower; nothing could stop me; if I wanted to move a mountain or ocean, it was just going to take some time to get my plan in action.  Drinking for me dulls my blade, which for me is not a bad thing.  I think I’m working on finding a balance between my sharp and dull self.  There is a happy medium; I’ll find it and live my best life.  I’m staying sober for the next six days; that’s 11 total before breaking my seal for a couple of derby parties.

Well, my friend, lovers, brothers, mothers, and enemies, that’s my update; what is yours?  Are you living your best life?  Are you working on building wealth to give away to others, or are you hoarding your money to spend on yourself?  Giving to others is fuel to my fire, and I suggest you give away some of your bounties today.  Find a noun that needs help, hook them up.  Please do me a favor and do one random act of kindness.  If 10% of my readers followed this request, the ripple effect would be felt worldwide.

A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else’s life.”
— Roy T. Bennett