Consider this: your family's health might be the most valuable asset you're overlooking. Human capital embodies more than just our skills and abilities in our rapidly evolving world. It encompasses our physical and emotional well-being, capacity to seek fulfilling work, and pursuit of personal happiness and a positive sense of identity. Health is a crucial part of human capital, and experts agree that prioritizing our well-being enhances productivity and promotes growth and stability for ourselves and our loved ones. Let's strive to cultivate our human capital and unlock our full potential!

How do you preserve life experiences for future generations?  My dad served in WWII in the Battle of the Bulge.  He never spoke about his time overseas except to tell me about his trip to Switzerland after the war ended.  Growing up, my storybook, "Our Leave-In Switzerland,” contained material for a soldier’s introduction to the country.  Pictures of beautiful snow-covered Alps, short biographies of the various accomplished scientists, and the nation's history adorned the pages. My love for Switzerland began at three years old because I listened to the tales about how they remained neutral during a significant war.  Unfortunately, I have so many more questions to ask my father about the time he served, but they are lost for eternity since he passed away.  I am now passionate about preserving stories for other families by preparing advisors with good questions and teaching them good interview techniques.

What does Henry Ford, Charles Schwab, Richard Branson, David Murdock, Steve Jobs, Ted Turner, Walt Disney and Nelson Rockefeller have in common? If you guessed they are all entrepreneurs or all millionaires, you would be right. But you might not have realized they are all Dyslexic, the new superpower or as some researchers say, a “desired difficulty”.

After reading various articles on how family businesses can accommodate this disability, I became confused then irritated. Why did the authors think it was a problem that had to be fixed instead of a gift to be nourished? And why did so many successful businesspeople flourish when society believes it is a disability?