The Son and the Lawn Mower

My son came up to me this morning and asked, “Dad, can I borrow your new lawn mower to make some extra money?”

And honestly?

I got emotional for a second.

I thought, “Look at this kid… hardworking… entrepreneurial… not afraid to hustle.”

So I proudly handed him the keys.

The next day I asked, “So, how much did you make?”

He grinned and said, “$300.”

I nearly teared up. “That’s my boy.”

Then I paused.

“Wait… where’s the mower?”

He shrugged and said, “I sold it.”