Action Heroes

ACTION HERO: Thomas S. Monaghan  

Thomas S. Monaghan is a very interesting individual.  He was raised in an orphanage and I feel that because of that he wanted more.  Monaghan was the founder of Domino’s Pizza.  He was the first to start delivering pizza.  He had enormous wealth but after reading a book by C.S. Lewis he decided that he was full of pride and needed to change.  He decided he wanted to start giving back to others and helping to change people’s lives through higher education.  This was a life changing decision for him.  He quit making money and started giving it away to help others.  I admire his decision.  He could have kept going and bought up more businesses and worked to get more wealth but he decided that he wanted something more.  Helping others to achieve success can bring great joy to you and help you feel you have a purpose.  I think he showed great courage to be willing to change his life course and choose to help others.  He doesn’t just give money but also gives of his own time.  I know that many of us want to own a business to get wealth, but it doesn’t bring true happiness, helping others does.  

ACTION HERO:  Bruce Thompson

Bruce Thompson is a very successful businessman.  The company he founded, Hyperion energy, has billions in assets, however, he says that the business is not the most important thing in his life.  He says that family, relationships, and faith are more important.  He said it is important to set priorities, limits and boundaries and take time for your family, the work will still be there tomorrow.  He also gave two more important lessons, one always do the right thing and two be confident in yourself.