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The Power Struggle
In August of 2019 I had been asked to be a panelist for an international summit on the topic of doing good in the world and making money. As one of eighty-eight experts and thought leaders from around the world I was thrilled and honored to be included. The hosts of this mega event were Sherry Watson and Tom Matzen, two people I had admired from afar for several years. This eight day virtual event was billed as the “Do Good and Make Money Super Summit 2019” and it was awesome.
I was to be featured on the sixth day of this event in a discussion on living an abundant life. There was a mix up on my part when Tom Matzen changed the time for me to join the Zoom room so I arrived about ten minutes into it and had a chance to watch and listen until he could introduce me.
Perhaps I should not have been surprised when I found myself surrounded by people I refer to as “academics,” but I was. Before I had time to feel intimidated by their experience and credentials I realized I was in the middle of a power struggle. I have encountered situations like this one throughout my lifetime, primarily as a classroom teacher and sometimes within the real estate industry. Since coming online as an entrepreneur and author in 2006 this has only happened twice, and each time I slowly moved away from the group because it goes against what I live and believe.
