The blog · Originally published January 2026

Why do we work?

A ski trip with my son, and the real reason behind the hours.

Why do we do the work we do?

Why do we spend hours grinding away in our businesses?

To make money?

Sure.

To help people improve their lives?

Yes.

To be able to provide for the people we love. And spend time with them when they need us?

Absolutely!

This past week I was able to go with one of my sons and a group of his classmates on a ski trip.

Now listen, I’m Puerto Rican. Snow skiing isn’t really in my blood, but I enjoy it.

And the fact that I was able to support my son and his classmates on this trip is one of the benefits I’ve worked so hard for in my life.

And I want to see you have the same benefits in your business and in your life.

That’s why I share so much free information with you.

For the record

Restored from the original blog post of January 2026. The date is kept, dead links were removed, and any figure that couldn’t carry a date and a source came out. That’s the house rule.

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