“Keep in mind one thing, Son, in such turbulent times, history teaches us one thing: #perseverance.”
That’s what my father repeats when talking about his grandfather, and this is very true…
What does it take to keep a #familybusiness alive for five generations, even in the toughest times?
In family businesses, our roots run deep, and the legacy of those before us continues to guide and inspire us. In #difficulttimes, it’s easy to think about giving up—leaving the country, changing paths, or finding something easier. But this is exactly when we need to hold on the most.
I often think about the #struggles of my father, grandfather, and #ancestors. Their resilience was built on family values, hard work, and unity. They didn’t just build businesses: for over a century and a half, they built legacies—starting from the ground up with #passion and the belief that no challenge was too big to overcome.
And here we are today, facing our own challenges. We must remember, these moments define us. #Quitting has never been an option, not for them, and not for us.
Family businesses are about more than profit. They’re about strengthening communities, and creating #continuity. Every struggle adds another chapter to our story—one that future generations will look back on with pride.
At SADER Legal (since 1863) our story is one of perseverance. My father, Joseph, led the way: he never gave up. He transformed SADER from a traditional legal publishing house into a digital pioneer. His vision and #leadership carried us through the toughest periods in Lebanon’s history.
Like his father and grandfather, who witnessed two world wars, he taught us that a family business isn’t just a company—it’s part of who you are. You don’t run away from it, even when times are tough. It’s a #symbol of #unity and shared purpose. It carries the weight of past struggles and the promise of future growth.
Today, as #SADERLegal faces new challenges, we draw strength from our history. My forefathers constantly evolved but always stayed true to the #values that built our foundation. Now, it’s our turn to continue that legacy, to stay resilient, and to keep #movingforward.
Some choose the easy path, working with stable big multinationals. Others look for steady environment. Then there are the entrepreneurs who take risks, knowing they might fail. All these paths are admirable. But for me, one of the hardest and most rewarding challenges is to #preserve a #family #heritage that spans #five #generations, in an unpredictable world.
And here’s what I believe most: the real #success of a family business isn’t just measured by profits or size, but by how it withstands the #test of #time, adapts to #change, and holds firm in the face of adversity. We owe it to our ancestors, our families, our Teams and ourselves to keep the #flamealive—no matter the storm.
And I promise my father to keep it alive, beautifully.
#RJSPersonal #SADER1863 #FamilyBusiness #Legacy #Resilience #promise
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