I saw a man by the roadside holding a sign that read, “Will Work for Food.” I pulled over and offered him $50 and lunch to paint my fence. He worked for four hours without complaining and did an excellent job. Over sandwiches on the porch, he told me he had once been a successful contractor, but after losing his wife, he fell into bad habits and lost everything. Still, he was determined to rebuild his life.
I gave him his $50, but I also gave him something more—a recommendation to my brother, who runs a construction crew. He starts work Monday. Sometimes, people don’t need pity; they simply need someone willing to stop, listen, and give them a chance. READ MORE BELOW
