As short and sweet as it was, I really felt moved by Jan Newmans talk. I definitely fall into the category of people who think that I will be successful and use that success to build the Lords kingdom. Newman helped me to see that it's the seemingly smaller acts like being a home or visiting teacher that really count. By doing these things we show the Lord who's side we're on. Not to say that we shouldn't strive for success in business, but we can realize that it isn't the most important thing, or even the second most important thing. Our spouse, our family, and most importantly the Lord are of the highest value as they are the only things that matter eternally. One of my favorite quotes from M. Russell Ballard  says, "What

matters most is what lasts longest, and our families are for eternity." I want to remember to always be willing to take a calling extended to me, be a valiant visiting teacher, and to never "crunch" my family in pursuit of worldly aspirations. 

Already from hearing this talk, I was reminded to check up on some woman in my ward and help them out. And when my daughter came asking if I could lay with her, I was able to walk away from my compute and schoolwork and do just that. So grateful to have an eternal perspective!