Webster s defines lagniappe as a small gift or present added to a purchase by a tradesman as a favor to customers. It is also often used colloquially as a little something extra . In today s competitive world, that little something extra , lagniappe, is every bit as important as dedication and persistence. Aiming for success often carries with it a high cost to your physical self, your family, and your relationships. You could sacrifice all of these and still not get the promotion or the sought-after assignment.
Life is subjective that way.
But there is a way to improve your odds. If you have a strong health, wealth, and relationship base to stand on a strong personal foundation then you are best able to fully use your resources and talents. A strong Personal Foundation is the lagniappe, the little something extra , that will help you make decisions on what you desire, not what you re lacking. Without a strong Personal Foundation, you re standing in quicksand, always looking at your feet, constantly fighting to stay on top. Resolving anything in the past that affects your outlook in the present or future.