zmotion

An investment should be more than just an instrument to gain personal wealth. Of course, if you didn’t believe it would be profitable, it wouldn’t be a wise move. Right? What if you were to think of your investment as an action/belief statement about your core values? What you do, and especially what you do with your money, actually says more about what you believe than what you say.

If you know that the capital you invest is going to result in harm to innocent people, but you do it anyway because it is reported to be a good investment – well, you know what that is. It’s just wrong! Why not make a quality decision to invest in ventures that accomplish what you believe in?

I believe that I can only commit resources – time, energy, money – into products or businesses that are sustainable, life-giving, life-saving and I wholeheartedly recommend that you do the same. I have put a great deal of thought, research and soul searching into ideas that will benefit the world we live in and future generations. I believe that we must turn the corner – effect paradigm shifts and make the hard decisions that our grandchildren will enjoy and, hopefully, we will be able to enjoy.

Green building practices, green agriculture, green energy, green industry, fresh water projects are all sustainable endeavors for the economy of future generations. Markets will reflect the decisions that investors make. We haven’t even begun to see what can happen in 10, 20, 50 years if we make up our minds to do it and to devote whatever resources we can into it.

Why you do something to bring about positive change is more important than what you do. The ‘Why’ motivates you to see a project through to completion. The ‘Why’ causes you to do a better job. The ‘Why’ turns a technical project into a bright future for children who have no way of enjoying a healthy lifestyle unless you do what has to be done to ensure its success. My ‘Why’ is children deserve better.

I believe that every child deserves a healthy environment. They deserve a daily supply of fresh water and nutritious food. They deserve a mother and father who provide a safe and stable home environment and give them educational opportunities to become healthy, happy, responsible and productive citizens. They deserve a government – local, regional and national, that is dedicated to preserving these ideals. Unfortunately, children don’t always get what they deserve, but it doesn’t change the truth that children deserve better.

Every initiative is worthwhile that will raise the percentage of children who are getting what they deserve. Every child deserves better. It is up to you and me to promote these ideals and collaborate with those who are working to encourage a sustainable life for all children of all nations.

That is the ‘Why’ of zmotion and Sustainable Life for All Nations.

Love the Journey

The destination may be ever so sweet, but it will be so much more enjoyable if you really pour your full energy and passion into the journey. Solomon said it this way: “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” [Proverbs 4:7]

The thing about learning and searching is that, after intensely applying yourself to get understanding, there is infinitely more to learn than you thought when you began. The road to discovery is far longer than you ever imagined. Even if you get to the end of the journey and you don’t regret a thing, you will know that it could have been better. Do your best; you only have so many chances. Sometimes you only get one shot to hit the target.

Let this post be an opportunity to step back for a moment and get a fresh perspective on yourself. Make a quality decision to never stop growing, learning, discovering. Years ago I had a teacher who said it this way, “You have two choices in life: Keep growing or keep getting older.” To keep growing is the secret of a sustainable life.

Be wary when someone offers to do what only you can do. There are things you can’t do, so either get yourself prepared to do those things or depend on someone else to do them. You can’t control what other people do, but you can control what you do. If you make a mistake, just admit it and get it right. You are your own best prophet, so expect the best. Say what you believe and believe what you say.

Do what others are unwilling to do. Make the necessary sacrifices without expecting the praises or the collaboration of others. When you succeed, there will be both praise and criticism. Do the right thing instead of the easy thing. Push for excellence. Leave a legacy. Do it for your children’s children.

Don’t join the club. Make the tough choices. Don’t settle for just getting by. Don’t go along with the majority just because it’s popular. Chart your own course:

1. Plan with detailed goals. Follow the plan.
2. Set your priorities. Make appointments to keep them important.
3. Water and feed your vision with research and development.
4. Manage your time. Only you can schedule your journey.
5. Collaborate, communicate and brainstorm with your team.
6. Celebrate every success. Celebrate with your team. Tell others.

At the end of the day, how do you answer these questions:

1. Are you fully content with the decisions you have made?
2. Will others benefit from your decisions or will your decisions benefit you alone?
3. Grow and live; stagnate and die. Choose wisely.