Homeowner
Colorado
Letter from the Founder —continued
“It is vain
to do with more
with what can be
done with less.”
3. Time – This is arguably the most precious the opportunity to connect and care deeply. Give
resource over which we have direct control. The thanks for the good fortune you have to love and
way we spend our time is central to our quality be loved, and for the opportunity to grow this
of life, and while having plenty of money can hugely renewable resource day by day. Begin
make managing our time easier {because we can with the end in mind by taking the “funeral test”.
purchase “time saving” goods and services} an If you were to die today, who would be at your
overemphasis on material wealth can distance funeral and what would they say about you?
us from the satisfying moments, connections and
5. Giving – Acts of attitudes of generosity contribute
priorities that really matter. Even when we are
to a climate of hope. Giving to others makes
busy, worried or overworked, it’s possible to avoid
you feel better – about yourself, and about life
the grip of “time poverty” by staying focused on the
in general. Whether you can give money, time,
present moment, doing daily check-ins with our
energy, advice, encouragement, a referral, or
core values and vision, and deeply appreciating
even just a kind word and smile – give. Even if
the relationships and blessings that are ours for
you can only give a little, giving makes the world a
the keeping. I have personally talked to over 50
better place: It helps us all become better people,
realtors and business owners recently that tell
and that makes the future even brighter. If you
me they are busier than ever. When I say “that’s
are a business owner or service provider
great! Business must be good” they quickly
try giving something away. Trade or
interject that they are busy being busy. I
barter if you need to, but keep the river
challenge everyone to say “no” more often.
of gold flowing. Whether you are a car
Take on less projects and relax more. A
dealership, a graphic design company,
message to all sales people out there –
realtor or other small business owner
acting like your busy is not the same as
– trade your product or services with
being busy. Your not impressing anyone
others to help keep commerce alive.
by acting like you are busy when your really
Idle inventory or unutilized talents
inefficient.
are missed opportunity. If you give it
4. Love & Gratitude – If there’s any away it will come back tenfold.
great gift in times of challenge
and doubt, it’s that we get a
very clear sense if who our true I hope you enjoy this issue of Colorado
friends and loved ones are. To Homeowner Magazine, and if you do please
feel the heartfelt, steadfast
don’t keep us a secret. Wishing you plenty of
support of those who care about
everything that matters most to yo.
us – and to give our care and
affection in return – is one of life’s
Bryan Johnson
most extraordinary {and least
expensive} pleasures. Whether
Publisher and CEO,
you hug your spouse, play catch
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