Hey Mom, I'm RICH!

By: Dr. Gary S. Goodman
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:21:53
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He’s a sixteen year old high school Junior, attending two different summer sessions, and yet he has energy to burn, so his mom arranged for him to apply as a part-time bus boy at a local restaurant.

He followed up as they had requested, but the once optimistic general manager seemed to be ducking his calls.

So, without any further prompting, he set out in nearly 100 degree weather to find his own job, and within a half day he got one, passing out flyers for a local retail business.

A week later, he saw his first payday, and he was thrilled.

In the space of two weeks, it seemed he had almost grown-up; that’s how powerful it is to earn your own money.

The boy’s mom had never seen him as ebullient and motivated, and frankly, beforehand she was a little concerned because he wasn’t taking interest in any subjects in school, and he seemed to be a little morose.

His new job, the positive regard in which his employers hold him, and that cash in his pocket, are turning his attitude around.

In a word, he feels INDEPENDENT, and while money seems to be making that happen, it’s really something that a parent’s money cannot buy.

Most parents are elated when their babies take their first steps and utter their first words.

But just wait until they start making a way for themselves in the world.

Now, that’s thrilling!

Dr. Gary S. Goodman is the best-selling author of 12 books, over 750 articles, and the creator of numerous audio and video training programs, including "The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable," published by Nightingale-Conant-a favorite among salespeople and entrepreneurs. For information about booking Gary to speak at your next sales, customer service or management meeting, conference or convention, please address your inquiry to: gary@customersatisfaction.com.

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