I have published this post since 2015 recognizing the Fourth of July (one of my favorite holidays). Hopefully I’ll be able to keep publishing it for many years to come. Wishing you a great Fourth, and hope you have some time to put aside your work for a bit and enjoy some time with your family. Happy Fourth of July!
Five things I’m thankful for this Fourth of July:
1. For the great risk and sacrifice our Founding Fathers took to establish the country.
When learning about the Founding Fathers in high school history class I did not have a perspective about the risks the Founders took in establishing the country. Only now that I have a business, a family, and am relatively successful, can I realize the huge risks the Founders took. By all means, they were the establishment, the elite of the American society, and if anyone had an interest in preserving the status quo, it was them. Their sacrifices of life (theirs and their family members) and their fortunes helped build the foundation we benefit from today.
2. The ability to speak freely and practice or not practice any religion I want.
It is great being able to freely speak your mind and believe in whatever you want. It is also great be free to practice (or not) any religion you want. We live in a very tolerant society, and it is even better when the government is not telling you how to live your life. It is important to remember that throughout history, this is the exception for how a government normally behaves.
3. Our...
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