Up to that moment I had called the shots, I had always been in control. But I've always also believed that my life is in God's hands. It was no different then. This is how DeVos describes his lack of fear at this dramatic moment in his life. Fear is a word that has never been part of DeVos' vocabulary.
People are afraid of going into business because they are afraid to take risks.
Later on, I bought a boat despite the fact that I had never sailed. Don't be afraid of what people will say. He says that fear of rejection is one of the most difficult thing we humans battle daily. Rich DeVos has known Robert Schuller for about 40 years and was at one time a member of the Board of Directors of the Hour of Power board. Back in those days Robert Schuller was leading the parade when it came to building churches.