The Definition of Wealth According to Marion Lewis Adams, Sr.

by C. Henry Adams


Roughly 24 years ago in June of 1995, my former Soulmate (Former Wife) & I  visited my parents who once lived in the Community of Collier Heights; within a little known subdivision called, ' Kevin Heights ' - located off of Tribble Lane & Linkwood Road; Northwest Atlanta, Georgia.

This particular visit was unique in many ways, fore, it would be the last time that I would see my Father alive, speak with or even do the rarest of things with him - hug.

This particular visit was also where a Father presented his youngest son, one of the greatest gifts that he could ever part with as a result of the fruits of his labors.

Therefore, to be blessed time and time again, knowingly or unknowingly; it is my humble desire to share that very gift with you the reader.

To do so, allow me to finish telling this true story to the best of my knowledge.

I sat down with Marion Lewis Adams, Sr. and I told him, " Daddy, I just came by to thank you and Momma for everything that you all have done for me and I love you.

During the course of the conversation with him, he told me the greatest secret of wealth that could be beneficial to all that listen while learning from it for decades to come.

He said, " Close your mouth and open your ears.  I'm going to tell you the definition of wealth."

Then, he said, " Wealth is not the amount of money you keep in your pockets or possess. But, it is the Family and Friends that you keep. These are your resources. Fore you see, with Family whether they are blood relatives (genetically connected) or NOT , as well as, Friends - you have formed BONDS for years. Therefore, things or objects that people with money could not easily obtain,
you will receive with ease. "Think about what has been said and ponder on this thought while being proactive regarding this matter for decades to come!

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
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FEBRUARY - 4 Even 7 Day Weeks

by  C. Henry Adams


One day, a wise older man sat on a bench in a park when a young boy familiar with him while walking home from school, stop to greet him.   This is the conversation that ensued.

Young Boy:  Greetings Elder

Wise Older Man:   Hello Young Man, how are you?

Young Boy:  I'm well, just coming from school.

Wise Older Man:   Outstanding job, you have just completed the 1st seven even days.

With a puzzled look upon the child's head, he made this statement to the wise older man.

Young Boy: Seven is an odd number.  How many seven even days is it?

Wise Older Man: In this very short month, it is only 4.

So, I ask you;  what Month was it and to which day of the Month did this conversation allude to...?

If you answered February and proposed the day to be the 7th, you are correct.

Fore, there are (4) four seven day weeks in this month which equal to 28 even days.




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Monday Morning Contracting Tip (01/28/19)

Government Shutdown

What happens when the government decides to shut the government down again?  “Be Prepared”

I didn’t share much about the government shutdown during the shutdown because we were already in the shutdown, but I’d like to share some information about preparing for the next shutdown that we hope not to see in the next three weeks or so, but possible. There is a need to review the issues and challenges presented by shutdowns in order to remain prepared for what may come.

• Be very familiar with the clauses incorporated in the terms and conditions of the contract awarded
• Contractors must determine whether they will continue performing or stop work
• A government shutdown is not a self-executing stop-work order
• The shutdown itself does not suspend a company’s obligation to perform nor does it release the government its obligation to pay for performance   
• It can be determined if the contractor’s work require any new appropriation or authorization of spending  
• There’s also a need to identify whether critical government personnel, facilities and resources are available
• It is important to have Direct contact with your Contracting Officer, if your contracting officer issues a stop-work order, then stop work and comply with the order.
• If you do not receive a stop-work order, then you must consider (1) whether your contract is deemed required to support "exempt" government activities and (2) how your contract is funded.    

One important compliance requirement to understand, does your contract required to support activities exempt from the Anti-Deficiency Act?

Many of the legal complications of a government shutdown derive from the Anti-Deficiency Act, which makes it a crime to obligate the United States to spend funds that Congress has not previously appropriated.

There are some narrow exceptions: https://www.gao.gov/legal/appropriations-law-decisions/resources

All The Best

Dannie E. James Sr

JE Group LLC

Phone: 404-557-0027

Fax: 404-521-4018

www.jegroupllc.com

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Understanding The BGFRS Beige Book

by C. Henry Adams

The acronym, ' BGFRS ' identifies Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

In 1970, the Red Book which is now called, the ' Beige Book ' was established under the leadership of US Ambassador & Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Arthur Frank Burns.

Unlike the illustration of a beige colored book shown above, this research information mentioned is actually recognized as the ' Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions '.

There are approximately (12) twelve Federal Reserve Banks in the United States of America:

1)  Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
2)  Federal Reserve Bank of New York
3)  Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
4)  Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
5)  Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
6)  Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
7)  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
8)  Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
9)  Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
10)  Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
11)  Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
12) Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

...which report the following (8) eight circumstances:

A)  Summary of Economic Activity
B)  Employment and Wages
C)  Prices
D)  Consumer Spending
E)  Manufacturing and Distribution
F)  Services
G)  Real Estate and Construction
H)  Banking and Finance
This report is submitted (8) times per year.  Today is January 16th, 2019, thus the first of eight to be submitted for 2019.


  https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook201901.htm
 


As a Consultant since 1998 or for 21 years, I encourage you to learn more about the US Economy.

Well, these are my thoughts, what say you?

I welcome your comments.

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
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Humility Has The Uncanning Way Of Helping One Understand Write-Offs

by C. Henry Adams

First, I would like to thank God for allowing me to see this day, a day never before seen and once its gone; it will never reveal itself again. 

Why?  Because, it is yet the beginning of humility for those of us who seek its new cycle while being aware that we still dwell on Earth.

A ' write-off  ' define in this particular blog is one person who has experienced a level of hardship, whereas, others disregard his or her abilities by assuming that their incapability to arise above despair during a season is inevitable. Thus, Associates, Friends and even Family turn their backs against the less fortunate individual.

If you are a believer in God (or) if you choose to simply think that He does not exist, I can not fault you one way or another. But, sanity should not be define by one's actions to correct mistakes, nevertheless, by their in-actions to correct their errors in life.

Personal experiences has lead oneself to believe that there is certainly a force far greater than its own.

Thus, the point of this discussion must apply here.  If you elect to write-off an individual, understand their current fate in life is not unlike your own.

Perhaps, some of us just rise above adversity better than others.  If you choose to forsake them (Write-offs), then one day during these never before seen cycles, someone will forsake you. 

Just a thought, I welcome your comments. 

Thanks for reading this blog.





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Not Just A Chess Game, But Wisdom From Youth

by C. Henry Adams


Recently, I had the opportunity to sat and play Chess with a wise young man at the age of 20 years old named, Kito Jones while in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia.   Prior to playing this particular opponent, I had the honor of playing Chess with other individuals.

Typically, because I have not played Chess in a number of years against any worthy or unworthy individual, instead of trash English talking in an attempt to 'Psych' my competitor out;  I often state the following excuse:

" I'm just practicing while playing Chess." 

But actually, I was really redirecting my mind to improve focus on creating 'Strategy'.

Nevertheless,  I was honored to recognized that young Kito Jones learned well from his own Father.  Kito told me that his Father started teaching him the Game of Chess at the age of 5 years old.

During a series of matches, he made some profound statements that any Father would be glad to hear.

He clearly understood that a loss is never a loss, unless you do not learn from it.

Perhaps, redirected - the above statement is a great life lesson learned when developing a successful venture of any kind.

When I asked Kito Jones to elaborate on the comment, he stated the following;

'When you learn from a loss, it becomes an experience.  Through experiences, perhaps you gain knowledge and wisdom.'I once heard  the following saying, 'Out of the mouths of babes, God speaks'.

Indeed he does in my professional opinion.   Well, these are my thoughts, what say you?

I'm C. Henry Adams, a Benefits Consultant.

Please feel free to give me a call at (404) 348-8319 to share your vocal response to this blog.

Please leave a voice mail message or text message with your authorization to share to the World.

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
CHA Linkedin 
(404) 254-7187

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C. H. Adams Resignation from Christ Community AME Church as a Member / Steward

"Taking the High Road out of Love & Respect"

November 11th 2018


Giving Honor to God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit; thank you for allowing me to see, yet another day on this Earth.

For 48 years of my short life span, I have been a member of an African Methodist Episcopal Church somewhere in the United States of America.  

Under the directions of my late parents' guidance, this particular Church developed me as an individual while helping to raise myself into Manhood.

Today, I stand as an American Citizen, Veteran of the USMC, Registered Voter,  Entrepreneur and man that know no boundaries when faced with adversity.

Since the year 2000, I've served in Christ Community AME Church as a Member, Trustee and finally a Steward.

I am grateful to Senior Pastor C. O Adams, Jr., his wife, immediate family, as well as, my Christ Community Church Family for the love, generosity and support shown to myself for 18 years.

Therefore, I tender my resignation effectively immediately as a Member and Officer while taking the high road with love and respect.

I sincerely pray that God will continue to bless this Church in its future endeavors.

Sincerely,
C. H. Adams


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Challenges In Contacting Background Check Websites To Request Removal

by  C. Henry Adams


5th of a multi-series of discussions in this manner.  (Character Assassination Attempts.)



As a Consultant, now going over 20 years or at least since 1998; I have not been without hardships.

As a Realist and Optimist, I realized life is short.  Each day that we have the chance or opportunity to just wake up to see another day is in itself a miracle.

So, why lie about individuals, people, organizations, companies or even countries that one obviously would know very little about?

This is the question that I asked myself when I recently read false, misleading information pertaining to my personal life on the Internet.

The web site is called, MyLife.com.  After reading about me, I stop and controlled my passions or emotions.   Something that I could not do years ago.

But, I guess today is a new day.

At this point in my life,  I have learn to fall.  Then, turn over and lay on my back where I have fallen.

Why?  Well,  if I can look up, perhaps, I can get back up again to be neither here nor there.  In other words keep moving while being on my way forward in life.






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Casting Judgement Is A The Two - Edged Sword

by C. Henry Adams

4th of a multi-series of discussions in this manner.  (Character Assassination Attempts.)


The term 'conclude' has two meanings.   One meaning would be to arrive at a judgement or opinion by some sort of reasoning.  While the other meaning would bring an existence to an end.

So, perhaps it could be said, if you judge, you will be judged.   Therefore, the alternative is not to judge.

I've often heard that when people talk about a person whether it be positive or negative; it could elevate attention to the individual, group of people, organization or even a country to say the very least who has been targeted.

So, how you perceive (become aware of the attack), receive (suffer its affliction) and retrograde ( reverse the effects ) to a more affirmative action in your favor when a character assassination is attempted, takes time moving forward.

While it is a must to recognize immediately the attack; its equally important to address this onslaught in a methodological manner that must become proactive, as opposed to reactive in nature.

Believe it or not, to do so .... you must not conclude the opposing force against you or you would be concluded.

Instead, you must learn to reverberate positive energy as actions to counteract the incursion.

Just a thought.



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Talking About Professionally Opinionated Facts

by C. Henry Adams

3rd of a multi-series of discussions in this manner.  (Character Assassination Attempts.)


An opinion (Negative or Positive) can NOT be proven or disproved.   However, a fact can be proven or disapproved.  Thus, there lies slander.   < Please, carefully observe key terms written. >

Basically,  being critical of anyone, anything, group or organization could implement positive or even very negative consequences against the messenger.

But, what if you are the Target of the Messenger?

How do you REACT to untangle the web of lies mixed with truth based on opinion?

Answer:   You don't.   Why?   By doing so, you exponentiate or increase the Lies & possibly negative opinion of oneself.

So, what should you do?    Step quietly away from the matter, to pray and or meditate.  Think carefully regarding the cause while spiritually asking for a solution to resolve the issue as you relax calmly.

Sounds crazy?  Actually, its brilliant when one applies the proper discipline to overcome an obstacle in life.

Thus, there lies strategy.

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
CHA Linkedin 
(404) 254-7187

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