David Rockefeller: A life well-lived for 101 years!

The New York Times has an article today about David Rockefeller, who died yesterday (March 20) at age 101.

What a remarkable life! He worked well into his 90s. He did not have to do so but became a tireless traveler, banker, and philanthropist. His grandfather, the original John D. Rockefeller Sr., insisted that all of his children work. Grandson David Rockefeller also got the message and started working young.

What will each of us do with our lives to make a difference for others? I always think that educators touch so many lives—in ways we often do not know and may never know. The lifetime “stone” that an educator throws into the water creates so many ripples that go far beyond what can be measured.

Will you work into your 90s? If so, what will you do? What is your calling for the time you have left?

Ruby Payne2020-06-26T15:10:34-05:00March 21st, 2017|Community|

About the Author: Ruby Payne

In her two decades as a consultant on education and economic class, Ruby has published more than a dozen books and spoken extensively around the globe. Ruby empowers educators and community leaders to address issues of poverty in classrooms, communities, businesses, hospitals, churches, and social services. Through aha! Process programs and conferences, Ruby has certified thousands of trainees in her Framework for Understanding Poverty and Bridges Out of Poverty models. Her book Emotional Poverty won an IPPY Award from the Independent Publishers organization, which named it one of the best educational resources of the year. Over her distinguished career, Ruby has worked as a teacher and principal, written K–12 curriculum in all subject areas, and assisted in strategic planning and staff development programs for multiple organizations. Ruby’s work guides educators and community leaders through her extensive library of resources. She aims to equip everyone she meets with the tools to write a future story full of hope.