E64: Balancing Faith, Family, and Wealth with Daniel Del Real

Are you struggling to balance your financial success with your faith and family life? In this episode, Eric Scovill sits down with Daniel Del Real, a successful Christian entrepreneur who's cracked the code on integrating wealth, faith, and family. 

Daniel, founder of the Del Real Group and a prominent figure in the Gobundance community, shares his journey and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. From biblical perspectives on wealth management to practical strategies for prioritizing family amidst a thriving career, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to live a purpose-driven, balanced life.

Here are some topics from today’s discussion:

• Biblical perspective on managing money and relationships
• Developing faith through regular Scripture reading and prayer 
• Practicing stewardship and delayed gratification
• Importance of humility and "controlled strength" in leadership
• Finding accountability and support as a Christian business leader
• Intentionally prioritizing family time in a busy world
• Overcoming fear to pursue goals and personal growth

Episode Highlights:

[13:34] Stewardship and Delayed Gratification in Wealth Management

Daniel emphasizes the importance of stewardship in managing wealth, sharing how he practices delayed gratification. He explains that when he started his business, he put himself on a fixed salary to experience living on a set income while investing the rest. Daniel stresses the concept that ownership stinks stewardship, highlighting the importance of realizing that money is just flowing through you rather than belonging to you. 

[20:19] Controlled Strength: Balancing Humility and Power in Leadership

Daniel introducesthe concept of "controlled strength." He emphasizes that true humility isn't about being weak or meek, but rather about having power and ability and choosing to exercise it with restraint. Daniel encourages us to pursue strength and make an impact, but then to exercise humility with that power. He explains that this combination of strength and humility is what makes for true, impactful leadership. Daniel draws parallels to Christ's example, noting how Jesus could have arrived on a stallion but chose a donkey, demonstrating humility while still possessing ultimate power.

[32:11] Prioritizing Family in a Busy World

Daniel shares his approach to intentional family life, discussing how he and his wife have prioritized time with their children and parents despite the demands of a successful business. He emphasizes the importance of setting clear priorities, stating, "If you don't prioritize what's important to you, society will." Daniel explains their decision to homeschool their children and how he integrates his family into his work life. He stresses the significance of modeling good behavior, particularly in honoring one's parents, as this is the only commandment with a promised reward. Daniel describes how he intentionally spends time with his parents, vacationing and talking with them regularly, to set an example for his children. He highlights the importance of being present for his children's activities and prioritizing family time over other interests.

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.thedelrealgroup.com/

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