Gloria Vanderbilt and Millionaire Myths

The closest we ever got to anything related or connected to the wealthy Vanderbilt dynasty was during our vacation in NC.  We had the privilege of  visiting this vast, gorgeous mansion built by GW Vanderbilt, II.

Biltmore House, currently owned by the family of William Vanderbilt Cecil,  is the largest privately-owned house in the United States @ 178,926 square feet of floor space. 

Gloria Vanderbilt (owner William's 2nd cousin)  told her son, Anderson Cooper, "... there is no inheritance." Good for her! She actually gave the best gift to Anderson --  motivation to excel and to work. It's sink or swim when you have no financial safety-net to catch you during Life's many, many challenges. 

ETA: Gloria Vanderbilt leaves almost everything to Anderson Cooper

So how would Anderson or ANYONE become rich in their own right? 

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished:

 but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

Proverbs 13:11

Gloria Laura Vanderbilt

Biltmore Mansion, North Carolina

George Washington Vanderbilt II

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How They Are Spending Their Christmas Break

I miss these two.
So does Mister B. They are at the Camp/Conference/Retreat Center for the week. Serving the Lord by working very hard for little money and putting in long, long hours. But it's worth it. They are part of a much-needed Kitchen Staff, cooking and feeding 350+ Attendees. Learning to go beyond what they can gain financially from the experience; to putting the needs of others first (many are fellow Christians).  Ministering to the Body of Christ. Faith in action. The fruit of the Spirit for all to see. To God be the glory!