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Archive for December, 2009
Three things to NEVER skimp on
Dec 26th
My Internet business has afforded me many luxuries in life.
I work when I want.
I work on my back porch in the beautiful Florida weather, and I get to walk my kids to school in the morning and pick them up each day at 3:30.
I get more time with them than most fathers get with their kids… And I am grateful.
We don’t live “high on the hog” as my father would say…
Despite our success, we don’t drive fancy cars or live in a huge mansion.
There are, however, three areas where I spare no cost.
The first is my kids, and the experiences I am able to provide them. We travel frequently. We go to the beach alot. Them have access to the best schools, teachers, and technology.
Even before I started my business – When we were still living paycheck to paycheck – I still put my kids first.
It’s really important to me.
The second place I “splurge” is my mental and physical health. I take regular breaks from work to ride my bike, ride my skateboard, swim laps, and do Yoga.
I meditate. I take afternoon naps:-)
I get regular massages and regular pedicures, too. So as you can see, my success has enabled me to treat myself well, which helps me be a better husband and father… And keeps me feeling energized and motivated so I can get more done and spend less time doing it.
The third area where I indulge myself is in my travel. Anytime I have to fly, I fly first class.
Let’s face it: Flying SUCKS. Flying First Class even sucks… But it sucks alot less. With the extra leg room and wider, plusher seats you actually have a chance to sleep, or work.
Erik
Favor: Help me bring ‘em home!
Dec 15th
I have an important favor to ask of you for the holidays.
My friend Ernie spends each December begging, borrowing, and stealing to raise money to bring active military personnel (who can’t afford tickets) home for the holidays, to be with their families.
Whether you agree with the “war” or not, I think we can all agree that this is the time of year to be with those you love.
And Ernie gets hundreds of emails like this, which breaks my heart:
Ernie,
God bless you and all you do!
I have a wonderful son who is in the Marines, stationed right now at Twenty Nine Palms, CA. We are trying to get him home to Northern Michigan for the holidays, but the airfares are running $1000-$1200 for the flight, even with 3 connections and layovers.
This has made it impossible for him to come home. I have been a single mom since 1994 of five wonderful children, so ’set aside money’ just does not exist.
Would it be a possibility for your charity to assist us?
And if so, when should I check to see, or should I just look everyday?
I appreciate your time in reading this and letting me know. God bless you and thank you for all the good times, memories and love you have brought to so many with your efforts.
With all my respect,
Cindy L. Proud Marine Mom!
I want to give Ernie my support, so here’s the deal:
For every dollar you donate to help bring a soldier home to spend the holidays with their loved ones, I will MATCH your donation with my own money.
Can we raise enough money to bring home 50 hard working active military personnel for the holidays?
Your donation is 100% tax-deductible. Even $5 bucks helps…
Click here to donate:
http://www.lbeh.org/?help
With gratitude,
Erik
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