October 20, 2009
A Modest Profile in Success and Charity
How do you express yourself personally and professionally? Are you quiet, subtle, and gentle? Are you outgoing, excited, and energetic? Do you share many other people’s interests and activities or do you follow your own path? There are a million things we can do with our lives and every day people try new experiences.
For example, Dennis Tamburo is an avid golfer but there was a time in his youth before he swung his first club. People like Dennis Tamburo take on the challenge of learning a new skill, a fun sport, and immerse themselves in the joyous experience. He may not be Martin Laird or Chad Campbell, but Dennis Tamburo has certainly learned to love golf like so many other avid sports fans.
You do reveal your interests in other ways as well. For example, the schools you choose, the education you pursue, and the career path you follow all reveal something about the person you are and where you are going in life. Bill Gates dropped out of college to start a successful business and today he is dedicated to helping other people through education. George Soros started the Open Society Institute to support his philanthropic initiatives. But even moderately successful business people like Dennis Tamburo can help others through philanthropy.
Someone like Dennis Tamburo, who has worked professionally in mortgage finance, real estate, and construction materials sales may follow a career path that leads him to meet other people with special needs. Or one may just choose to help some charities as a personal preference. People like Dennis Tamburo nonetheless prove they care about others through their donations and volunteer efforts.











