The Power Of Fatherhood
Did you know 1 in 3 kids in America has no father present? Yesterday, we celebrated Father’s Day, but in reality our society tends to portray fathers as an unneeded accessory for child-rearing. And that’s heartbreaking!
When Ryan Maddings was five, his father passed away. He joined the Marine Corps at 18 and was wounded in Iraq six months into his first tour of duty. With “a little bit of shrapnel” in his back, he returned to Iraq two years later.
Eventually diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, Maddings came home only to fall into bankruptcy and debt – more than a million dollars’ worth, he said. “I had no hope, really.”
The greatest piece of advice Maddings has received? Be persistent.
“No matter how hard life gets, don’t quit,” he said. “I made a promise to myself that I’m going to be successful someday and that, whatever it takes, I’m going to continue to invest in myself and I’m going to nourish every little sprout I have, no matter how big or how small.” That’s why Maddings is a regular at Dani Johnson’s seminars, where he’s been able to share the story of his financial – he’s out of debt – and personal redemption.
“It’s not about me being a fan, a groupie,” he said. “It’s about me getting results to show people the system works and that they can change their life.”
Did you know 1 in 3 kids in America has no father present? Yesterday, we celebrated Father’s Day, but in reality our society tends to portray fathers as an unneeded accessory for child-rearing. And that’s heartbreaking!
Think about the things in your life you are rushing or “can’t wait for.” It may seem so far off, but seek peace in the knowledge you are still developing! Don’t be the son who is rushing to get his inheritance. Work on being the son who can be trusted with his inheritance.
The National Retail Federation forecasts Americans will spend over 600 BILLION dollars this season!