I know this sounds cheezy, but trust me on this one…
I just finished watching Episode 1 of the new TV series The Philanthropist, and well, I was inspired and moved by the story. Why? Well I recommend you watch the episode yourself, but I saw what a difference I could make in someone’s life as a rich philanthropist.
Earlier this week, I watched Soccer’s Lost Boys, the story about young African men being sold and deserted in foreign countries where they are forced to endure prostitution, poverty, etc., and I was just at a loss for words. I just wanted to be able to do something but didn’t know what to think.
It has long been my plan to accumulate wealth so that I can make the world a better place, but the last scene in the episode where the main character, which is based on the real person Bobby Sager, gives the little toy to the young boy who he had been searching for completely made clear how the overabundance of things that most people in the U.S. (including myself) through away would be treasured by people in places like rural Africa. The look on the boy’s face when he sees the simple toy in action just did me in. Now I want to work with Mr. Sager, his family, and his foundation as a volunteer. Hopefully, I can also one day also achieve the level of financial independence I need to properly take care of the mother and grandmother that raised me to be such a caring, loving person and who also are living just above the poverty line here in the U.S. I owe very much to these strong women. Without their will and strength, I don’t think I’d be half the person or leader I aspire to be.
Watch the Episode 1, and I hope it prompts you to act, as it has done to me.
I’m going to email Mr. Sager right now, asking how I can help, and then read more on Team Sager website.