Robert De Niro won an Academy Award for his performance as Vito Corleone in the 1974 film The Godfather: Part II (making Brando and De Niro the only people to win Oscars for playing the same character). There is a lot families should learn NOT to do that Di Niro’s character Vito Corleone did in
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A few years back, I was asked to present at a YPO meeting regarding how to help families flourish in the context of significant wealth (via my book LEGACY). Also presenting at the YPO meeting was NYTimes bestselling author Bruce Feiler. Between sessions I had a few minutes to share ideas with Bruce; in particular,
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John Starks is a New York Knicks legend. He is 6′ 3″, played about eight seasons with the Knicks, and was known for his tenacity and grit. It was during a 1993 playoff game against the Chicago Bulls (and yes, Michael Jordan) that John dribbled the ball the length of the court and with fifty
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Recently I had a chance to meet John Maxwell. The night I met John, he spoke to an audience about his new book, Change Your World. During his comments he said: “When you stop loving your people, stop leading your people.” I quoted John Maxwell in my first book LEGACY. He said, “Leaders wake up
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In case you have missed our Family Flourishing webinars, below you will find a recorded copy. This 30-minute video presentation will provide you with a psychological framework and 14 practical ideas to help you and your loved ones flourish during these times of great uncertainty! Click on the image below. www.LegacyCapitals.com 609.917.0161
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Thriving, not surviving – is the mantra for this summer. This has been a difficult few months to say the least and many of our client-families have reached out looking for guidance – guidance for their most precious asset, their family. Watch this short video and learn how we can help your family thrive! SCHEDULE
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INTRO: Whether you’re together or separated from your family members right now, we know you’re doing your best to stay connected, and desiring to have meaningful conversations, but may be unsure where to begin. All of us are working to make vital pivots to adapt to this new reality, and facing unique challenges. None of
Read more INTRO: Whether you’re together or separated from your family members right now, we know you’re doing your best to stay connected, and desiring to have meaningful conversations, but may be unsure where to begin. All of us are working to make vital pivots to adapt to this new reality, and facing unique challenges. None of
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Probably more than any other time, families are physically together during the days. Although many parents are still working virtually and their children are attending school via “distant-learning,” there is an opportunity for all families to make the most of this time together. For the next 14 days of our Family “Quarantine” time, I will
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In an article published by Legacy Capitals titled, Engaging Families in Philanthropy 3.0, we write: When people think of philanthropy, they typically envision affluent people writing large checks to nonprofit organizations, but the true scope of philanthropy has far greater impact and complexity. Etymologically, the word philanthropy refers to the love of humanity or promoting
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In chapter five of my book Legacy, I address the question that is on the hearts and minds of parents, especially parents of financially successful families, and that is: How do I prepare my children for the opportunity and responsibility of wealth? I addressed this question in a prior blog titled: 4 Parenting Tips for
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