How I Met An Incredibly Resourceful Man
Nov 1st, 2009 by Adam
Here’s a quick inspirational story I thought you’d get a kick out of.
It’s not about Roy Rogers, it IS about a guy named Roy though.
When things get tough, or if you’re faced with what looks like an impossible situation, remember this guy!
Here’s an inspiring short little story for ya…
Ever find yourself wanting more in life? More FROM life?
This guy figured it out, and he’s actually surpassed the normal idea of what’s possible.
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I used to work in the high-end construction business in Manhattan.
I’d often work around 51st street and 1st Avenue.
If you ever see an older man down there, pushing a large canvas post office bin, collecting bottles and cans, then it’s probably Roy.
He’s cool. We shared a rice and bean lunch one day, got to talking, and I asked him how much he makes collecting cans.
His story was pretty impressive.
Pretty much blew me away!
He was wearing new shoes, clean clothes, wore a watch and a silver ring (not your usual can collecting homeless person).
To my surprise, he told me he wasn’t homeless, had previously worked downtown on Wall St., in the financial industry, and had had your usual run-of-the-mill lifestyle.
At some point, he was laid off (before the recession kicked in), lost his apartment, and had to re-think his whole situation in life.
He did what he could. He starting collecting bottles and cans for redemption. I think he quickly realized the incredible opportunity this provides.
Ready for this?
He told me how much he makes.
Ready?
Roy makes about $800 a week!
Yes, $800!
He works hard though. He IS his own boss, and he works about 3 days a week.
Those three days, he works constantly, morning to night, collecting cans from apartment building’s recycle bags, and from garbage pails etc…
Not too bad, right?
Roy didn’t get bogged down by his problems, and he created an income which affords him the time and freedom to pursue his passion in life… his daughter.
He’s quite the family man.
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You need 3 things in life…
1. A sense of purpose and Passion
2. The confidence to follow your dreams
3. A real sense of fulfillment which only comes from giving value to others. “selflessness”
Soon…
Adam Shields
