An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his
employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with his
wife and enjoy his extended family. He would miss
the paycheck each week, but he wanted to retire.
They could get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go
& asked if he could build just one more house as a
personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but over time
it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work.
He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used
inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end
a dedicated career. When the carpenter finished his
work, his employer came to inspect the house. Then
he handed the front-door key to the carpenter and
said, "This is your house... my gift to you."
The carpenter was shocked!
What a shame! If he had only known he was building
his own house, he would have done it all so
differently. So it is with us. We build our lives, a day
at a time, often putting less than our best into the
building. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to
live in the house we have built. If we could do it over,
we would do it much differently.
But, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and
every day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect
a wall. Someone once said, "Life is a do-it-yourself
project." Your attitude, and the choices you make
today, help build the "house" you will live in
tomorrow. Therefore, Build wisely!

Good write up