With the recent presidential election and economic turmoil, I am reminded of a lesson learned over two centuries ago in Massachusetts. We all know the story of a group of disgruntled citizens dressing up as Native Americans and throwing boxes of tea into Boston Harbor. Free people want to choose where to spend their hard-earned […]
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Invest in Yourself
At 24 and working my first job outside of the family business, I discovered how perspective could influence ones worldview. A co-worker referred to us as working for the manufacturing company where we were both employed. “Working for the company?” I queried. “I thought the company worked for me”. Having no customers and no capital […]
Sub Prime
As Thanksgiving rolls around once again during this period of economic turmoil, I am reminded how fortunate we are and must count our many blessings. While house hunting in March of 1986, we met John and Karen. John had recently been transferred out of state and they were selling their home. Upon touring the property, […]
Choices
Recently, a young man considering the path he will take into adulthood questioned me concerning my occupational choices. Given the opportunity, would I repeat them? I replied that I have been most fortunate to work among good people and have engaged in many endeavors that I would have been happy to do without pay. This […]