#206: Funding a Greater Purpose through Real Estate with Burnie Lund, USNA ‘03

<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“My formula is 1) develop your relationship with God, 2) when you make big decisions, seek advice from those who are wiser than you, and 3) act. Action says I’m prepared to accept the risks and any consequences associated with this decision. This kind of mentality will help you move forward in any area of your life.”</span></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Burnie Lund (USNA ‘03)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Burnie Lund (USNA ‘03)</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">graduated with a degree in Chemistry from the U.S. Naval Academy before moving to San Diego to report for sea duty as a Surface Warfare Officer. While looking for a church, God led him to Canyon Ridge Baptist, where he became Music Director in November 2004 and Assistant Pastor in 2008. He married his wife, Leslie, in 2010 and they have been blessed with four children.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to their ministry work, Burnie and his wife also invest in real estate as a means to achieve financial freedom and increase their ability to give generously to others.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we discuss:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What motivated Burnie to transition from Naval officer to pastor and real estate investor</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Burnie is giving back through his growing real estate business </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why money can be viewed as a tool for pursuing purpose</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The importance of realizing that wealth and money alone can’t bring true joy</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tips on how to make big life decisions</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Burnie also shares why read