Family Stories
The Whiteboard Meeting
An illustrative family-office story about planning, purpose and continuity.
The meeting began with a blank whiteboard and one question: “What do we want our family to look like in 25 years?” The family wrote faith, health, education, generosity, strong relationships and meaningful work.
The meeting began with a blank whiteboard and one question: “What do we want our family to look like in 25 years?” The family wrote faith, health, education, generosity, strong relationships and meaningful work. Only after those words were visible did they discuss entities and investments. Structure should support purpose, not dictate it.
A question for your family
Would your current structures make sense if you started with your values first?
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