Vyne Legacy Blog
One hundred million dollars.
That’s how much Cornelius Vanderbilt was worth when he died in 1877. That’s over two billion today!
Vanderbilt left almost all of that wealth to his children. You would think that would set up his family for generations of prosperity, but within 30 years,...
“Have it YOUR way.”
How many times have you heard that before? Whether directly or indirectly, you see it all the time in society, media, and culture. Greed and personal desires rule the day.
Living in such a world while trying to build a lasting family legacy can be a challenge....
How long did you stick with your New Year’s resolutions last year?
Millions of people make them every year. Lose weight. Watch less TV. Read more. Eat healthier.
As the end of the year approaches, people set goals they want to accomplish with the hope of a new year and a fresh...
We often hear the phrase “traditional values”. But what does that mean?
Traditional values are values that have been passed down from generation to generation. They are long lasting, form the strongest relationships, and provide the foundation for a thriving legacy. These are the...
Why do companies like Coca-Cola and Nike have decades of sustained success?
It’s not just because of good leadership. Or billion-dollar advertising budgets. It’s something even more valuable:
The consistent implementation of company values.
These values aren’t buried in the...
“Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.”
Every culture around the world has its version of that proverb. In England, it’s “Clogs to clogs in only three generations.” While in Japan, it’s “rice paddies to rice paddies in three...
Have you ever tried to drive to an unfamiliar place without GPS or a map?
If so, you probably arrived somewhere very different than you intended. You may have eventually reached your preferred destination, but only after getting enough signal to pull it up on Google Maps. Or maybe you took the...
What would happen if your compass’s settings were off?
If you were traversing the desert, exploring the wilderness, or sailing across the ocean, you would find yourself off-course — and perhaps hopelessly lost.
Just like cross-country adventurers and transatlantic sailors, your family...
In Matthew 26:2, Jesus says, “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”
Imagine you’ve gone to a doctor for a physical. After a series of tests, you’re told that you have an aggressive and pervasive form...
What makes a family legacy last for generations?
It might surprise you — the success of a family legacy is not in a gregarious or charismatic leader. On the contrary, success is dependent upon the family’s vision and values.
Let’s back up. Often a family is guided by a strong,...
Does your family have a defined list of values? A list that every member of the family knows of and is familiar with?
We’ve often been taught that values are caught, not taught. But it’s also been said that “values won’t hold, unless they are told.”
Think about it....