In 1881, Otto von Bismarck, the conservative minister-president of Prussia, presented a radical idea to the Reichstag: government-run financial support for older members of society. In other words, retirement.
It took eight years after the idea was presented, but by the end of the 1880s, the German government created a retirement system which provided for living citizens over the age of 70.
Since then, the idea that one only works until they reach a qualified age was set in the conscious of our culture.
Corporations, investment companies, insurance programs; all of these are built on the premise that one lives, works, retires, dies.
BUT WHAT IF…?
What if one could live many years being productive and doing what they were born to do?
What if it was possible to do what you loved, love what you do, and keep doing it until you couldn’t do it anymore?
What if doing that could bring joy, change lives, and leave a legacy that will outlive you?
It is possible, and I have seen it!
Special Announcement:
You have a message, a story, and cause that matters
You are drawn to a certain need or people group and have something of real value to offer
You have a desire to write, publish, and produce meaningful content for those you are called to serve
If any or all of these are true, you should be at the Create.Publish.Profit. workshop on June 21st!
Feature Presentation: Just a few weeks ago I had the privilege of seeing one of the worlds greatest singers perform here in Dallas. Frank Sinatra referred to this man as the greatest vocalist to ever live.
I am talking about none other than Tony Bennett.
Tony Bennett is 91 years old, and has been singing professionally since early 1946…more than 70 years!
How can someone at his age be SO passionate, SO inspired, SO engaged, and still SO committed to his craft after all these years?
He doesn’t need the money; he doesn’t need the notoriety; he doesn’t need the applause.
So why does he do it?
My Takeaways: This is how I want to live my life
When I am old, I want to STILL be doing the thing for which I was born
Those who stay in the game, WIN the game
Those who quit too early miss the most meaningful rewards
Health and strength are directly tied to purpose and meaningful activity
Legacy is not about what people remember you for; it’s about the lasting impact you make on those you serve
Work is not work when you are in your zone of genius
Tony Bennett is a living example of how to live life, love life, and make an impact on generations.
What about you? Find your passion and purpose and give yourself to it completely.
Influencers Challenge: June 21 – One Day Workshop
In this workshop, we will train you on my proven process of formulating big ideas and difference-making messages into published books.
We will also do one or two sessions on creating digital (and physical) products such as audios, videos, and online courses.
The over-arching idea is to help you leverage your message, publish your first book, establish their authority, and get your message in front of more people.
Next Steps: 1. Subscribe to our weekly email update on brianholmes.com
2. Continue this conversation on Facebook! Will you choose NOW as the time to publish your message?
Announcements: 1. Strategic Influencers Mastermind We have a few openings in our next-level mastermind group for Strategic Influencers just like YOU. The purpose of this group is to connect emerging leaders for sharing ideas, purposeful collaboration, relational and business accountability, and ultimately, each member realizing “NEXT-LEVEL PERFORMANCE!”
This is not a marketing effort to get people into a course. In fact, this is not a course and it is not coaching. I’m looking to grow my businesses in a co-operative environment and also share my knowledge and experience with those who are ready to take their life and their leadership to the next level.
For more information on this incredible opportunity, go to …
BrianHolmes.com/mastermind
To apply for membership with the Strategic Influencers Mastermind Group, please click the link below, and you will be directed to an online application. Once you’ve completed the application, someone from our office will contact you to set up a short phone interview. Our desire is to serve you with excellence. The application process ensures you have all of your questions answered, and you and I are confident this group is a good fit for all involved. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Until next time, remember … You were made in His image, designed for a purpose, and are destined for greatness. The world is waiting for the REAL YOU to show up. God Bless!
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