Toward Balanced Living
In a career ranging from decorated fighter pilot to company CEO, Lamar C. Smith recognized that Balanced Living is vital not only to achieving life’s goals, but also to enjoying life’s journey as you pursue them.
Lamar Smith was a highly decorated Air Force Special Forces attack pilot in Vietnam, flying 114 combat and rescue missions. He earned two Silver Stars, six Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 11 Air Medals, awarded for gallantry, heroism and meritorious achievement.
CHANGE AND CHALLENGE
Later, while serving as an Air Force instructor pilot, Lamar Smith saw the need for personal financial planning in his own life, and ultimately joined a small, growing financial services firm as an advisor. In seven years, he rose to be president of the firm and was subsequently named CEO. During his 15 years in that role, Lamar C. Smith led the company as it grew to serve more than 300,000 client families; oversaw more than $18 billion in invested assets and $52 billion in life insurance in force; and owned one of the first banks in the country focused on service via the Internet.
Improving Your Balance
Lamar began full-time commitment to developing and sharing the concepts he has learned for Improving Your Balance in Life in 2007, while continuing to serve on corporate boards and to be actively involved in a number of charitable and outreach organizations. He also is the author of the highly-anticipated business book, There’s More To Life Than The Corner Office, published by McGraw-Hill.
Lamar Smith holds a degree from Georgia State University in Business Administration and resides in Fort Worth, Texas with his family.
Lamar comments on current and related issues on his Blog. Click here to see the latest.
Connect with Lamar on:
