Payback

Whenever I meet new people and tell them I’m here in Cebu writing another book the vast majority comment something like “I’d like to write a book too.” Coincidentally, that’s about what I said to Herb when he told me he was an author. I do for them what he did for me and exchange phone numbers and offer words of encouragement.

Not one person has moved forward with writing their books(as far as I’m aware) but it’s only been a couple of years. I’m quite certain Herb’s been offering assistance for decades.

What’s the difference between them and me?

Why did I write one book, get it published, and move forward with a couple more?

Doesn’t matter really? The reason I offer is ‘payback.’ Someone offered me assistance and I have a debt to repay. Someone will need my services at some point and I have a responsibility to avail myself to them and assist on their journey.

Today, Saturday, August 17, 2019, I am grateful that:

I’m willing to help those, partly altruistic but mostly as payback for the help I’ve received along the way.

I’m beginning to see myself as more than an author. I’m an entrepreneur who happens to write. Herb has said that to me several times over the last few years. It’s interesting how others can see things in you, you can’t or don’t necessarily see in yourself.

I’ve continued on this particular path. It’s actually addicting. Living in conviction. More than faith it’s the certainty. Knowing His will and living in accordance with such is more beneficial than anything I could have come up with on my own, physically, mentally, spiritually, and financially. It’s challenging, frightening, and rewarding. Sometimes, seemingly simultaneously.

Give Back Freely. Be Impactful!