My fifteen year career with Dave Ramsey and the Ramsey Organization ended on May 2, 2016. It was a wonderful fifteen years, and while I was sad to see it end, it was time. It was a wonderful journey through which I learned so much. I met and worked with so many wonderful people, and I was able to work on so many amazing projects. It was such a life experience to walk with Dave as his company grew from 30 people in 2001 when I joined to over 550 in 2016 when I left. Now it is time for a new season and journey.
Fortunately after following Dave’s teachings and principles for fifteen years, I am in a place where I can take my time in figuring out what’s next. Now at forty five years of age, it is a perfect time to begin a new adventure. Over the last four months, I’ve been focused on my family. I wish that everyone could enjoy time like this with their children.
I believe in God’s active hand in our lives. He’s here. All we need to do is seek Him out. During the last few months something interesting happened during this time as I began to meet with people and advisors. The book Halftime by Bob Buford kept coming up. If someone mentions a book to me once, I take notice and write it down…sometimes I buy it…sometimes I read it. With Halftime, it happened four times over 3 months. Four different people in four different meetings over 90 days recommended I read Bob Buford’s Halftime. That’s never happened before, and it caught my attention…as it should have.
Interestingly enough, I had a copy of the book on my shelf at home…with a bit of dust on it. One of the many books I purchased with good intentions of reading…later…apparently much later. Tonight, I finished it. I wish I had read it 5 years ago. For this season of my life, reading it was perfectly timed.
So what was so good about Halftime that caused four people that I respect to recommend it to me? I’d like to do an indepth review of the book for you, but that would do you a great disservice. I will over you these highlights, for the rest, you’ll have to read it yourself to see what its become such a recommended and appreciated book.
Highlights
- Bob Buford offers a very strong Christian perspective on life, its importance, significance and value. Bob’s writing inspired me to seek and aspire for more dedication and value to Jesus and God.
- Bob faced some very difficult challenges in life. Challenges that would wreck many people. It caused him to draw closer to God and evaluate at a much deeper level the life that he was leading.
- He provided me with a great framework for this season of my life. Tools to evaluate where I’ve been and what I’ve learned. Tools to evaluate where I want to go with the rest of my life and how to get there.
I’ve recently started a new Super PAC, A Better America, and I will soon start a new non-profit, Take God’s Hand. I’m very excited about both of these endeavors and what the future holds, but I must admit there is doubt in my mind. Challenges ahead. Family financials. What sacrifices will be made? For me, Halftime was a very timely book. It challenged me to press forward, never give up, and to trust the God that brought me to this place. He has a plan and he’s equipped me for it.