Back from L.A.

I’m back from my Los Angeles vacation and WFG (World Financial Group) business convention. The weather was a good change of pace with an average of 25 degrees each day. Being an active client of WFG I was extended the opportunity to go to Los Angeles and listen in on internal corporate visions, future product launches, meet and mingle with global representatives focused on pushing their business dreams forward.

I also had the privilege of being in the presence of some of the most inspirational personalities the world has to offer like the likes of,

Cal Ripken Jr speaking on “Get In The Game – Why the Right Values Make the Difference”

Mary Lou Retton talking about “Ode to Joy – How to Enjoy a More Peaceful, Prosperous and satisfying Life”

Chris Gardner touch on “The Pursuit of happyness – Perseverance and a belief in what is possible”

Zach Johnson had words about “A Champion’s Mindset – How I Won The Masters”

Tom Mathews deliberated on “The Great Wealth Transfer – The Biggest Economic Story of our Times”

There was a slue of insurance, finance, wealth and other speakers - Inspiration, team building, focus and dedication were the basic theme of the WFG conference dubbed “The Convention of Champions”. A special Thank you should be sent out to Daniel Akong and Bonnie Chan for extending me the opportunity to attend the convention as part of their WFG team group.

A small note: In my view on WFG financial concept and direction - WFG has created a solid foundation in a changing financial global industry, emerging as one of the worlds wealth-building trendsetters that are making a significant difference in middle class families live. I find that WFG and participation partners recognize their vision and embrace their mission of “Leaving no Family Behind”.

You might be thinking what does this have to do with the auto collision industry, directly nothing, indirectly everything. There is a lot you can learn from other industries, business models and successful minds that’s making a positive impact in the world and people around them.

I was totally inspired and moved by the emphasis that was directed towards establishing a clear vision that has structure and can be worked through team unity. Like the auto collision industry, the financial industry is going through turmoil and internal changes of restructuring. New Enterprises with mission critical concepts that extend out side of their internal goals to harmonize and embrace all industry participants through unification has a greater chance of seeing their vision openly adopted.

Being a dreamer all my life and not having my dreams dissolve the way I would prefer has aloud me the opportunity to see what is truly possible in my life and the industry I represent. The question is how important is it to the auto collision industry that we work in that we are inspired not only for work, but also for life in it self?