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Within minutes of picking up Jim Collins' leadership classic, From Good to Great, I was struck by the list of model companies:

1. Abbot: Never heard of them
   
2. Circuit City: Bankrupt and liquidated
   
3. Fannie Mae: Sadly in turmoil
   
4. Gillette: Merged with Proctor and Gamble
   
5. Kimberly-Clark: Do they make groceries?
   
6. Kroger: Like the Wegmans of the South?
   
7. Nucor: Who?
   
8. Philip Morris: Yes, I know who they are
   
9. Pitney Bowes: Have they handled the digital revolution?
   
10. Walgreens: Still successful
    
11. Wells Fargo: Here's one of many negative stories
    

I immediately recognized some of the eleven for very negative coverage. Paul wisely warned of the passing value of financial success and the mistake many people make relying upon money in 1 Timothy 6:10. It's a lot harder finding positive examples that last than negative ones!