Be Able To Provide 101
Hello all and Welcome to “Be able to Provide 101”. I hope you find this lecture very fulfilling and knowledgeable. We begin today by talking about…...what it means to provide.
Let us start with the basics. There are many ways to be a provider. Don’t get caught up into what someone else believes you should or shouldn’t be doing. Whether you are gainfully employed or not…You still can be a provider. No money??...give your time (ie: taking your child to the park or giving mom a few hours of peace). A provider is thoughtful and creative.
Let’s stop making excuses for the things we should be doing without being asked to do it. Self motivate yourself to make sure you are doing everything in “your means” to provide for your family regardless of money.
In closing, I would like to add that this is not an easy task. Outside forces will be against you, but if you do all that you can then your conscience will be clear and your efforts appreciated. Next step…find employment!
Be well and stay safe.
Are there any questions or comments?
#1. Posted by Marla on July 20, 2009When it comes to men and their children the women in the relationship need to not only read this class session but to really evaluate what is important not to them but to the child or children involved. For some time I had issues with my son’s father not because he was unemployed but because he used this reason to stay away from our son believing that he could not provide for him. I will say that children are expensive and that they do not live off of air but they also need love, attention, and support from their parents in order to be raised appropriately. Now I have his father coming to see twice a week and even though he can not assist me financially, I have always worked to support my children and my husband is also a great provider but no one can put a price on the joy my son feels when spending time with his dad. So ladies think twice before you tell that man the only way he would see his kids if he provides you with monetary support.
#2. Posted by Prof. Munn on July 20, 2009Thank you sister Marla for your comments. Hopefully, this will open a few minds with both our sisters and brothers. As you said, unfortunately we sometimes get caught in our own drama with him/her and forget that the little ones will suffer because of it. A little uplifting from both sides will do wonders for self esteem, communication, mood and karma…for all parties.
#3. Posted by Ursula on July 20, 2009Professor Munn -
Your session was very informative and right on time. However, I would have loved to hear a little more from you regarding self motivation. Hopefully you will have a little more to say in your future sessions!
#4. Posted by Prof. Munn on July 20, 2009Thank you Sister Ursula,
Self Motivation! This could be another class by itself. But lets just chat about the basics. First, you have to love and respect yourself and the people around you. Everyday is an opportunity to “Sell”. Sell what? Sell your company. Mine is Munn Inc. Everyone has the ability to put their own “company” in its best light. You never get a second chance at a “First” impression. The self motivation comes from that. Knowing everyday whether we believe it or not we are sales men and women. We are selling our product, presenting it to the world on many levels. Whether its the student making sure the teacher can trust them in the hallways or the executive vying for the corner office and everything in between. Remembering that today you have a chance to impress someone creates the ability, need and thrist to self motivate yourself.
#5. Posted by Tye Tee on July 20, 2009I like the point about being a provider without having that be defined by monetary and physical possessions. Many people get caught up in that crap about not having enough money or the fancy car or house to show and prove that they are good providers. None of that is necessary and does not define your ability to be a good provider. I get that Prof. Munn and thanks for sharing this thought. Continuing to get your hustle on in times these while putting in the time with your loved ones is priceless. The education behind all of this is key… what you take from these hard times and how you apply your lesson to be a better provider is something so extraordinary that even yours truly can not explain. I can only go by my own experiences and one of many important things in all of this is being able to leave the outside forces outside where they belong and being able to look within yourself to find love, peace, and happiness. We can all be good providers if we just simply Choose To Be Extraordinary!!!! I am moved, touched, and inspired by your lecture. Peace
#6. Posted by Q on July 20, 2009Professor Munn raises some very good points.
I believe that today’s younger generations, more than ever, are being spoon fed the notion that wealth is only evidenced by material items. The big house, the luxury vehicles, jewelry, etc. . . .
However, being rich in knowledge trumps all. Let’s educate our children to be brilliant, creative and caring individuals. When we “provide” that to them, it will be a gift that continues to pay forward.
#7. Posted by Prof Munn on July 20, 2009Thank you brother Q and brother Tye Tee. This is what these classes are about. Teaching, but more importantly, the dialogue that comes from it. Thank you both for sharing some power thoughts and insight. Getting feedback back from such strong sisters and brothers is inspiring!
#8. Posted by Lovely on March 20, 2012Yeah, I know the feeling. I get about 600 new items a day. A lot of the feeds I’m ngesid up to are only on the off chance that I see something interesting.. I tend to know where the worthwhile news is so I seek it out and ignore the rest. I use Mark all as read a lot.