In the book of Exodus in the Bible, we learn that probably to protect
them from the dangers that he knew awaited him in Egypt, Moses left his sons, Gershom and Eliezer, with his wife, Zipporah, and father in-law, Jethro. Joshua became his errand boy, watching the different miracles, understudying Moses. No wonder Joshua became the next leader of Israel, and we never hear much of both Gershom and Eliezer.
Like Moses, most great men and women leave their children behind while they train other men's or women's children. They unconsciously invest in their handy boys and girls who go about on errands with them, be it in the kitchen at home, in the farm or any other business. While their biological children are at home watching TV or somewhere else having nice time, the handy boys and girls are busy understudying and learning the keys to success and greatness.
This is the very reason why, when you look around today, even in history, few businesses can point to having intergenerational continuity. So, while they enjoy the pleasures that you provide, let your children experience what you experienced that makes what you are, they will not die. Instead, they will proudly say that they are following their father's or mother's steps.
Like Moses, most great men and women leave their children behind while they train other men's or women's children. They unconsciously invest in their handy boys and girls who go about on errands with them, be it in the kitchen at home, in the farm or any other business. While their biological children are at home watching TV or somewhere else having nice time, the handy boys and girls are busy understudying and learning the keys to success and greatness.
This is the very reason why, when you look around today, even in history, few businesses can point to having intergenerational continuity. So, while they enjoy the pleasures that you provide, let your children experience what you experienced that makes what you are, they will not die. Instead, they will proudly say that they are following their father's or mother's steps.
