This sounds really good. I haven't listened to the interview yet. But on the description, the book sounds good... and with your recommendation, I bought a hard cover copy at link. I'll come back and listen to the interview program when I have time. Thanks!
As an update to those who may read the comments, I received the book. I no longer read books as I did previously. I don't read them from beginning to end. I pick a chapter to begin and read that. Then, go back and read other chapters like I was doing a devotional or something... or just choosing what to read at a specific time or day.
I started this and read Chapter 3. It was excellent and worth the whole price of the book. I will not state what it is all about. I will just give the title, "Your money is not y ours to spend."
That's quite an outrageous sounding title to a chapter, isn't it? In such short order, Johann makes his case. Amazing. Well done.
I highly recommend the book after reading one chapter. It's worth it. I got the hard copy, because a book worth buying is worth preserving. I like hard copies the best.
(I saw Will Tanner is featured in the Acknowledgments. How kind.)
So, anyway, I personally recommend having bought it, please do get the book. I will read more chapters later and not give further updates.
I'll toss out a question (and given my background shouldn't be too surprised it's Old Testament focused) to both Will & Johann:
One of the things that I find interesting about the book Genesis and stories of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph is that once the baton is passed and their children take the torch they exit the scene. If you run the numbers, they are still alive but are not (biblically at least) involved in either G-d's story at that point or their grandchildren's tribulations. My take from this (note: not a rabbinical take) is that you can set the table/direct your own children but shouldn't attempt to do the same for your grandchildren. Instead the values instilled in your children from you should be passed down l'dor v'dor (generation to generation).
1. With current dynasties that have lasted 3-4+ generations do you see 70+ grandparents still actively involved and "running the show" or is there a set date/process in which responsibilities are completely passed on down?
2. Are there instances where a grandparent passes over their children's generation directly to their grandchildren's (not in wealth inheritance but in responsibility/duty)?
For 2., the Duke of Marlborough has had to do this. I’m not sure the current status of who is alive, but either the current Duke or the next in line who is in his middle age now was a drug addict and showed a tendency towards making poor financial decisions. So the current Duke wisely found a way to route the money and responsibility around him and to his son. It caused some family tension, of course, but was seen as hugely positive for the family.
Book ordered and en route to me. Excited to read it!
Excellent! Enjoy!
This sounds really good. I haven't listened to the interview yet. But on the description, the book sounds good... and with your recommendation, I bought a hard cover copy at link. I'll come back and listen to the interview program when I have time. Thanks!
Thank you!
As an update to those who may read the comments, I received the book. I no longer read books as I did previously. I don't read them from beginning to end. I pick a chapter to begin and read that. Then, go back and read other chapters like I was doing a devotional or something... or just choosing what to read at a specific time or day.
I started this and read Chapter 3. It was excellent and worth the whole price of the book. I will not state what it is all about. I will just give the title, "Your money is not y ours to spend."
That's quite an outrageous sounding title to a chapter, isn't it? In such short order, Johann makes his case. Amazing. Well done.
I highly recommend the book after reading one chapter. It's worth it. I got the hard copy, because a book worth buying is worth preserving. I like hard copies the best.
(I saw Will Tanner is featured in the Acknowledgments. How kind.)
So, anyway, I personally recommend having bought it, please do get the book. I will read more chapters later and not give further updates.
Excellent interview 👍
Thank you!
Great interview!
Thank you!
Why do you people all look like autistic psychopaths?
I'll toss out a question (and given my background shouldn't be too surprised it's Old Testament focused) to both Will & Johann:
One of the things that I find interesting about the book Genesis and stories of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph is that once the baton is passed and their children take the torch they exit the scene. If you run the numbers, they are still alive but are not (biblically at least) involved in either G-d's story at that point or their grandchildren's tribulations. My take from this (note: not a rabbinical take) is that you can set the table/direct your own children but shouldn't attempt to do the same for your grandchildren. Instead the values instilled in your children from you should be passed down l'dor v'dor (generation to generation).
1. With current dynasties that have lasted 3-4+ generations do you see 70+ grandparents still actively involved and "running the show" or is there a set date/process in which responsibilities are completely passed on down?
2. Are there instances where a grandparent passes over their children's generation directly to their grandchildren's (not in wealth inheritance but in responsibility/duty)?
For 2., the Duke of Marlborough has had to do this. I’m not sure the current status of who is alive, but either the current Duke or the next in line who is in his middle age now was a drug addict and showed a tendency towards making poor financial decisions. So the current Duke wisely found a way to route the money and responsibility around him and to his son. It caused some family tension, of course, but was seen as hugely positive for the family.
For 1., that’s really a case by case thing.