Playing the Long Game

Anyone who knows me will find it humorous that I am using a sports analogy to discuss the benefits and opportunities of estate planning. I have grown up in the midst of true sports fans. I have not inherited the love of sports (beyond the trash-talking capacity). In any sport, as well as business development, we know that the success is often in the long game. 


Defining what is long is dependent on the game. As we look to build our legacy, our long game should be planning for at least three generations. For many people, the concept of looking beyond the immediacy is challenging. For so many, survival is the focus. When we are focused on thriving, we look beyond. It is encouraging to think about the possibilities and the opportunities to build a legacy for those who will come after us. 


One of my favorite scriptures is Habakkuk 2:2 (NKJV): Write the vision. And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.


It reminds me that we should have a vision that outlives us, so that those who follow will have foundation, direction and strategy...


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