Lean on Me
Hello everyone, welcome to the second episode of the Money Pilot Financial Advisor podcast. With all the difficult and crazy news about Coronapocalypse I missed the sad news of the death on March 30 of this year of Navy veteran and musical artist Bill Withers. With so many people hurting, afraid, and isolated his song “Lean on Me” keeps ringing in my ears. What’s on your mind? Are you fighting to be brave for your patients, your family, your employees? It’s time to reach out and lean on someone. “We all need someone to lean on.” It can be hard to reach out when you’re the one others are depending on or if you’re feeling overwhelmed.
This time last year, I was thinking about a time in my life where I was struggling and felt alone. I was writing a speech to deliver for a commencement ceremony at my alma mater. With some quiet time and the benefit of hindsight, I reflected on what I learned from that time and what I wish I had done differently. My key take away? Reach out. Reach to out to help someone else, and reach out when you need help.
Here’s the recording of what I had to say.
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While there it is. Are you overwhelmed, tired, afraid, or lost? You are not alone reach out, reach down to help a friend, and especially reach up and except help. We all need someone to lean on. For all of you out there be safe, be there, and be kind to yourself.
