Five years ago, I put forth a challenge on this blog.
"The next time you see a child entrepreneur (lemonade stand, etc.), pay $5 for the cup of lemonade."
This weekend, I finally completed my own challenge. I was driving in my car when I saw the four 9-year olds and their makeshift box stand. Remembered my challenge. Had my wallet. And pulled over.
They were selling Arizona iced tea for a quarter.
I bought a cup for $5. They were thrilled. I heard one whisper, "...fill up the cup as high as you can. he paid $5 for it!"
As I drove away, I heard another shout out to his mother, "He bought one! And paid $5! For just the one!"
I left happy, believing I had instilled a beautiful belief in entrepreneurship for these 4 young kids.
It was only later that I questioned whether or not I may have instead birthed a forever love of money itself.
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