Happy 4th Of July!
Sunday, July 4th, 5:02 PM
Dear Friend,
We're celebrating two important things in my household today.
The first is the 234th anniversary of our nation's declaration of independence.
The second is the Colombiana's birthday.
Both are a pretty big deal to me because both events have greatly contributed to my personal happiness.
When I had my personal "declaration of independence" from my J-O-B back in 1997, I had no idea where this journey was going to lead me.
It's been a wild ride… but I don't regret one second of it.
Freedom was worth all the sacrifices.
My only regret is that I didn't do it a decade earlier.
In the spirit of Independence Day today in the U.S., I'd like to share one of my favorite parts of the Declaration of Independence:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
Isn't that awesome? You were BORN with certain unalienable rights.
"Unalienable" means they are not to be taken away from you… or God forbid, willingly relinquished.
No government, no king, no leader, either self-appointed or elected, can "grant" you these rights.
They can't grant them because you already have them! They're automatically yours at birth.
You don't need anybody's permission to exercise these rights… what you do with them is entirely up to you.
You can choose to relinquish them, allowing yourself to be ruled by others.
Or you can stand and make whatever sacrifices are necessary to rule yourself and gain your freedom.
I really hope you choose the latter.
As somebody who was NOT free for many years, I can unequivocally tell you that whatever sacrifices you have to make to gain your freedom will be worth it.
I hope you have a happy Independence Day today… and I pray for blessings for you and your loved ones.
All the best,
thanks DD, Happy 4th to you as well!!
You have a great Independence Day as well Dan!
Thank you Dan. I recently became a US citizen by choice. These words are among the chief reasons for making that decision.
Best
Niels
Dan,
Happy birthday to your wife, and happy 4th of July to you, as well. Hope you are continuing to recover well.
Go play some good jazz licks to celebrate (and be sure to take the wife out to dinner for her celebration.).
Best,
- John
Amen!
Thanks Dan for the thoughts. Mine are a little belated maybe, but there is still time to enjoy all that is good in your life and with those you love. Enjoy your extended weekend and combined celebrations. You'all Have a great time.
Hi Dan,
Where have you been holed up this long?I haven't 'read' you for quite a while.
Have a wonderful Independence Day!
Aww I didn't know it was her birthday!
Happy B-day and yes freedom is WORTH it!
Later,
CAleb
Great post Dan!
Thanks, Medreth.
BTW, one of these days, we might be neighbors. On my next trip there I'm applying for residency.
Thanks, Caleb.
Sometimes I envy you. You discovered this direct response stuff so young, you didn't have to tolerate a crappy dead end job for years like many of us. Who WOULDN'T envy a kid so young making the big bucks and getting recognized by Clayton Makepeace because he's such a kick ass copywriter. I'm happy and honored that we're working together.
Thank you, Byron.
You said "you'all". That must mean your from SOUTHERN U.K., right?
Hi John,
You must be spying on me. That's EXACTLY what I did.
Hey Niels,
Congratulations… and welcome to the family!
Thanks, Bart. It's always good to hear from you.
Please extend a Happy Birthday to your wife. This year has obvious reasons for celebrating a little extra.
And of course, Happy 4th Dan.
You're absolutely right. Thanks, Dave.
It took me 4 years for resideny and another 5 years for citizenship. About the same as the USA.
And we have more freedom here and better health care!
Happy birthday to your wife and to America! Let Freedom Ring!
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