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If you don't want to work, don't work, but I do think you should do something productive to help others, at least a few days a week. It would be a nice way to show appreciation for the enormous blessing you've been given
Your grandfather sounds like my grandfather. He was a hard worker all his life, built up a few successful businesses, and when he died he left my grandmother assets of about 5 million.
My grandpa found happiness in knowing that he was providing for his family all those years. That was his only goal, and he succeeded. Towards the end of his life, he gave one business to his son, to carry on the family business, gave some of his properties away to his other children, etc, and he kept waking up early and tending to things that really didn't need to be tended to anymore, but that was what he enjoyed doing.
Now, you say your grandpa told all of you to travel because he never had time to. Sure, I can see that. My grandpa told me the same thing, and that was why my father was his favorite son... because he was the only one of his children that wanted MORE from life and left the nest to go get it. Everyone else in the family stayed in the same town in the same state their entire lives.
I'm guessing your grandpa valued a hard day's work. And while he told you to travel, I am absolutely positive that he expected you would one day find your own way in the world, not just rely on his money. He wanted you to have an easier time in this world, but I highly doubt he meant for you to do nothing but bake pies.
No, you don't HAVE to work. Your grandpa gave you a gift... the real gift wasn't money though. What he gave you was the independence and financial security to be able to find something you like doing in this world, which most people never have. If you love what you do, then you'll never work a day in your life. THAT is what you should be trying to find. Find a way to do something with your life that makes you happy and makes your grandpa proud that his money went to a worthy heir.
Your grandfather sounds like my grandfather. He was a hard worker all his life, built up a few successful businesses, and when he died he left my grandmother assets of about 5 million.
My grandpa found happiness in knowing that he was providing for his family all those years. That was his only goal, and he succeeded. Towards the end of his life, he gave one business to his son, to carry on the family business, gave some of his properties away to his other children, etc, and he kept waking up early and tending to things that really didn't need to be tended to anymore, but that was what he enjoyed doing.
Now, you say your grandpa told all of you to travel because he never had time to. Sure, I can see that. My grandpa told me the same thing, and that was why my father was his favorite son... because he was the only one of his children that wanted MORE from life and left the nest to go get it. Everyone else in the family stayed in the same town in the same state their entire lives.
I'm guessing your grandpa valued a hard day's work. And while he told you to travel, I am absolutely positive that he expected you would one day find your own way in the world, not just rely on his money. He wanted you to have an easier time in this world, but I highly doubt he meant for you to do nothing but bake pies.
No, you don't HAVE to work. Your grandpa gave you a gift... the real gift wasn't money though. What he gave you was the independence and financial security to be able to find something you like doing in this world, which most people never have. If you love what you do, then you'll never work a day in your life. THAT is what you should be trying to find. Find a way to do something with your life that makes you happy and makes your grandpa proud that his money went to a worthy heir.
Grandpa gave her a great gift for sure, not sure he did her any favors.
Now, you say your grandpa told all of you to travel because he never had time to. Sure, I can see that. My grandpa told me the same thing, and that was why my father was his favorite son... because he was the only one of his children that wanted MORE from life and left the nest to go get it. Everyone else in the family stayed in the same town in the same state their entire lives.
I'm guessing your grandpa valued a hard day's work. And while he told you to travel, I am absolutely positive that he expected you would one day find your own way in the world, not just rely on his money. He wanted you to have an easier time in this world, but I highly doubt he meant for you to do nothing but bake pies.
No, you don't HAVE to work. Your grandpa gave you a gift... the real gift wasn't money though. What he gave you was the independence and financial security to be able to find something you like doing in this world, which most people never have. If you love what you do, then you'll never work a day in your life. THAT is what you should be trying to find. Find a way to do something with your life that makes you happy and makes your grandpa proud that his money went to a worthy heir.
Fair and balanced. Great post!
I can relate to every single word. It makes me cry because it reminds me of my own grandpa. He is exactly like that. What wise words and wise people.
Hey I am not mad at ya... Different strokes and all.
Didn't think you were and I'm not either
I just prefer deep waters to shallow streams.
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