Part 3 - From a Fire In Boone to Lessons of Trust in Rwanda

In this powerful third installment, Don goes behind the scenes of coffee roasting to explore the "faithful finish" as a guest on the The Real Boone Podcast. This conversation dives into the raw reality of starting over after a devastating fire destroyed a local Boone, NC roastery. We discuss the 20-year "long obedience" required to grow as a business person and the resilience needed when you lose everything.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Identity is Internal: Your value as a person and an entrepreneur is not tied to your equipment or your "stuff".
2. The "Faithful Finish": Success isn't just starting; it's the consistent work you put in between the beginning and the end.
3. Community is the Ultimate Safety Net: In moments of total loss, the support of your local community can be the bridge to starting over.
4. The Power of Forgiveness: Lessons from the Rwandan genocide teach that the capacity to forgive and trust is a transformative "tribal thing".
5. Perspective Over Poverty: If people can build businesses with ducks in a dump in Peru, there is always a path forward through God's calling.