The Investment Question: Are we willing to invest in others?

No man can live happily who regards himself alone; who turns everything to his own advantage. You must live for others if you wish to live for yourself
~Seneca

Why is investing in others so important? To discover the answer, think about this:
○ You may build a beautiful house, but eventually it will crumble
○ You may develop a fine career, but one day it will be over.
○ You may save a great sum of money, but you can't take it with you.
○ You may be in superb health today, but in time it will decline.
○ You may take pride in your accomplishments, but someone will surpass you.
So many people invest in these things, but they're TRANSITORY.

Relationships are like anything else. The return you get depends on what you invest.

Once you've gotten to know people invest in them. The best relationships are always the result of unselfish giving.

The five following people principles offer insight on some of the most important ways we can invest in relationships

· The Gardening Principle: All relationships need cultivation
· The 101% Principle: Find the 1% we agree on & give it 100% of our effort
· The Patience Principle: The journey with others is slower than the journey alone
· The Celebration Principle: The true test of relationships isn't only how loyal we are when friends fail, but how thrilled we are when they succeed
· The High Road Principle: We go to a higher level when we treat others better than they treat us

Photo: Volunteer Teacher in Rize