Connecting The Dots: Recognizing The Serendipitous Encounters With Fortuosity (SEFs) In Our Lives

What are SEFs and why do they matter? Serendipitous Encounters with Fortuosity (SEFs), are significant events that take place in people’s lives. When discovered, they give hope, purpose, and meaning. This book tells the captivating story of Rich’s SEFs from the time he played winner-take-all football with the neighborhood bully, to Bill Russell’s offer to play in the NBA. It follows his journey as he developed some of the most successful shopping centers and golf courses in the United States. In 2012, Rich and Krista Haws lost a son to an accidental drug overdose. What was a catastrophic event, became the catalyst for the creation of the Red Barn Academy, a facility designed to help young men overcome addiction, change behaviors and improve their lives. ——— “This is a wonderful book about finding meaning in life, overcoming challenges and turning obstacles and heartbreak into opportunities and service. I’m thrilled to have the International Headquarters of the Forever Young Foundation in the same offices as the Red Barn Academy, an incredible program that is making a great difference in the world.”—Steve Young, Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback & Managing Director of Huntsman Gay Global Capital “What a gift! Rich Haws is not simply offering a self-help manual; this is a portable workshop for self-discovery. Wherever you are in life’s journey, this book will open your eyes to episodes of profound serendipity.”—Joseph Grenny, Author and Founder, The Otherside Academy “In this book, Rich colorfully chronicles the high-profile projects and events in his life that prepared him for the development of Red Barn Academy, a leader in the new wave of addiction treatment and behavioral change programs. It’s a book everyone should read.”—C. Terry Warner, Author and Founder, The Arbinger Institute