The Family Gold Plate Story

Brian McAuley Explains The Family Gold Plate

As I started my own family, I wanted to develop my own family culture. Knowing that I only had a few short years in which to develop a set of values with my family that would set the course for our family life, I made building a culture of encouragement a priority in our home.

Our family home would be the place where each family member would find comfort and encouragement. The world may be cruel to you, but your family should protect you, encourage you, and love you. When kids hit their teenage years, life becomes ever more challenging, as self-esteems often hit an all-time low. Ideally they will look to their family to get the boost needed to persevere.

It is this reality that led me to start a tradition in my family called the Family Gold Plate™. The Family Gold Plate is a way of encouraging, goal setting, and bringing the family together for the betterment of each family member. I've seen the benefit my own family has derived from it, and I want to see other families benefit as well.

A strong family translates into a strong society. Once you have read this book, you will understand better the power of encouragement and the benefits of having the Family Gold Plate in your home. Furthermore, by regularly using it, you will begin to look for behaviors to encourage and start to become actively engaged in the details of each other’s lives. Most importantly, you may enter those deep waters that give you insight into what is truly important to you and those around you.

By the time you have journeyed through the pages of this book, you will understand the importance of encouragement, and be better equipped to provide it. You’ll have the opportunity to identify your family’s common values, and help chart the course on your Family Values Compass™ to head in the right direction for success. And most importantly, you will establish a family tradition you can build on, by regularly celebrating your family’s triumphs and milestones through the use of the Family Gold Plate™. I hope your family benefits as much as mine has through this wonderful tradition.