What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable?
Having goals are the most important thing in life. Your goals have to be a balance of financial goals,personal goals,family goals,spirtual goals and health goals. Balance is the key. You will never have it all but you can not be a wandering generality. You can have everything in life if you help enough other people get what they want in life. The most important things in life to me are time, family, friend, happiness and health.
Who would you like to talk to soon?
Everyone that I hold dear and mean something I have spoken to recently. All people that hold value to me that are living I will and have spoken to them. Life is too short. Time is of the most important commodity.
What personal belongings do you hold most dear?
My gold chain necklace with cruicifix that my grandmother gave to me is the most dear personal belonging that I have. Totally of sentimental value. It is on me everyday and I rarely take it off. Reminds me of importance of family and is spiritual uplifting.
Do you have any collections?
I have a collection of books. The books I collect are business and self help books. My favorite books in the collection are Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carniege.
What is the legacy you want to leave behind?
The Purpose of my life is to experience happiness and freedom.
And my mission is to accomplish this to create a loving caring environment for myself, my family, friends and others by creating wealth with a positive optimistic attitude.
This is my daily mantra and the legacy I want to leave family friends and associates.
How do you feel about cold weather?
I live for the sun.
The sun is so much more fun!
Beach life and outdoor living is what is important.
We all live for the sun and summertime.
Have you ever broken a bone?
Two years ago I went in for my dental check up and was surprised to be told that I had a cyst in my check bone. After getting it checked by a specialist I was advised that I would have to have it removed . The only way of getting this done was to break my checkbone and have it removed. After having day surgery I had it successfully removed and I now walk around with a plate in my left cheek bone!
How do you balance work and home life?
The key is having goals in both areas of your life and switching off. Do not bring either to the other. If you are at a family dinner be body and soul 100% there. Likewise if you are at a work meeting be 100% there. Teaching spiritually and mentally to live in that moment of surrounding is important.
What sacrifices have you made in life?
Whatever I have had to do to get ahead in life and achieve my goals for myself family and friends I will sacrifice whatever it is to get there. In the past I have done without many things to get to wherever I have had to go. Having a purpose in life and goals is a true compass for your mental and spiritual mentality.
What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today?
My marriage ring is the oldest thing I am wearing today. I have been married 27 years to my beautiful wife Frances. We were married in March 1998. I have been blessed to have a remarkable person by my side and I do not know what or where I would be without her.
Tony Monteleone 