The Las Vegas Story | R' Yaakov Asher Sinclair

[Music] David was the owner and CEO of the Superersized Kitchen, a company that sells commercial kitchen supplies. At great personal expense, he decided to attend a trade show in Las Vegas to boost his client base. He took out a $50,000 loan to buy expensive radio ads in the Las Vegas area and he rented a billboard to advertise his products. A day before his trip, he went to consult his Rav about the logistics of spending shavas in Las Vegas. David said his Rav, I wish you'd come to see me earlier because I would have advised you not to go, but if I understand correctly, you've already got tickets and a reservation at the show. More than that, Rebby, said David. I took a loan out on my house to pay for advertising in the Las Vegas area. I put up a billboard with my business name and phone number. If I don't go, I'll lose a small fortune. That makes things much more difficult, says the Rav. I think this trip could be spiritually harmful for you, David. And David knew exactly what the Rav was talking about. during a more difficult period in his spiritual life a few years before he'd worked through it with the help of Musas for lots of fillers his RA and Sad Deshmaya but by spending time in Las Vegas a place not known for its elevated morals he knew he was putting himself in harm's way ick it over said the Rav you're stronger than you were a few years ago and I'm not telling you what to do and sometimes when we make a great sacrifice for Gaducha were rewarded many, many times over from above. David canled the trip. The radio ads, however, were still running and the large billboard was suspended over one of the major freeways near the show. But with no physical presence at the show, it was a colossal waste of money. Or so he thought. The phone rang. "Hello, is this superersized kitchen?" asked a polished voice. It is, David replied reluctantly. This is Susan from NBC News. We're working on a project highlighting small businesses across the United States. We'd like to highlight your niche and speak about your business and where it's heading and how our team of experts can help you grow. This will give your business exposure and free advertising throughout the country. I've researched your business online and I liked what I saw. Your products are unique and wellmade and your prices are very competitive. David was dumbruck. "How did you get my number?" he said. Susan replied, "Well, actually, it was a coincidence. I was in Vegas on an assignment and I was driving back to the airport and I I saw your billboard. And then a few seconds later, I turned on the radio and I heard a jingle. Superized kitchen is the only way to go." I thought, "Well, this is really a strange coincidence. Maybe it's a sign which business I should choose." The effect was immediate. David had two new office employees who were kept busy from morning till night and before long his fledgling business doubled both in size and in profits. One of the most difficult nionus we face regarding kaduca involves situations to which we must expose ourselves in the pursuit of a panasa. But ask yourself this every time. Do I really need to do this? Do I really need to be there? Maybe there's a different way. And if you have to go, say to yourself, "As I head out to work, I will be on guard and vigilant in the extreme to protect my eyes and myself from the tumor out there." Gibson to do sea perhmish. [Music]