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A LEGEND….IN SALESA VETERAN OF VIETNAM…..DENTAL UNITa COACH….OF PEE-WEE BASEBALLA TEACHER….OF UNIQUE SWEAR WORDSAND A 2-TIME RETIREE! : 

A LEGEND….IN SALESA VETERAN OF VIETNAM…..DENTAL UNITa COACH….OF PEE-WEE BASEBALLA TEACHER….OF UNIQUE SWEAR WORDSAND A 2-TIME RETIREE! Seven Highly Effective Lessons Learned From My Dad

1. You only live once, but can retire as many times as you want…. : 

1. You only live once, but can retire as many times as you want…. Dad did not allow the word “can’t” He didn’t allow swear words either Internet and our future is so cool, I found a picture of my Dad at his 30th annual Retirement party…..

Dad at his 30th annual retirement dinner : 

Dad at his 30th annual retirement dinner Somewhere around 2032…. Obviously, he has just learned that his retirement package does not include health insurance!

2. Swear words are bad, unless you mix them all together. : 

2. Swear words are bad, unless you mix them all together. These words are only acceptable to use in moments of extreme pain or anger (electrocution, smashed finger, chain slipping off the chainsaw) Pardon my Dad’s French, but these are our favorite “Dad swear words” of all time….. “Sonofabitchanassaroonie” “Yadamnfudgingpieceofshicrap” And of course…. “That’s a big ass _________”

3. Electricity is amazing, but can be dangerous…. : 

3. Electricity is amazing, but can be dangerous…. Dad vs. Washing machine Dad helping us learn this lesson by use of microwave, stove, and electric fences Another found picture…

4. Never say never : 

4. Never say never Dad told me to never say never Probably why he was so good at sales Things I said “Never” to…. Stick Shift vehicles SUV or Van Cell Phones Texting Yep….Dad was right

5. Early Bird gets the worm : 

5. Early Bird gets the worm Dad’s Schedule: Wake up at 4:30 a.m. Get out of bathroom and workout at 5:30 a.m. Dressed in whatever outfit is naturally up in the rotation….regardless if it matches Work in office and make the most important deals before 7:30 a.m. Breakfast…7 cereals in 1 bowl and spend time with family Yeah, I think Dad gets more done by 8 a.m. than most working Dad’s I know. Only problem….what will he do now?

Dad’s New Schedule : 

Dad’s New Schedule Wake up at 4:30 a.m. ….record the temperature, humidity, etc. Wake up at 5:30 a.m and use the bathroom for the 3rd time today Wake up for good at 6 a.m. and put on black socks and matching shorts and sandals Workout with 20 pound weights and walk the dog(s) 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.: email, text, call, find kids and grandkids 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: hit early-bird dinner and then catch up on coin collection and unread newspapers from the past decade 8 p.m. on….fall asleep in chair 10-15 times.

6. When it comes to “The talk”, Use what you know. : 

6. When it comes to “The talk”, Use what you know. With 3 boys, Dad had the duty to give “The Talk” Dad can sell seed to anyone, but giving this talk was a little tougher. So, he took us to look at the pigs in the hog yard

7. Trust in the lord, The lord will provide….. : 

7. Trust in the lord, The lord will provide….. At age 62, Dad will retire, but it wasn’t easy Grew up as oldest of 6 kids and worked long days on the farm Drafted in Vietnam Foot caught in auger in early 80’s Got out of family farm business during Farm Crisis Worked for 25 years with virtually every seed company BUT Pioneer Survived 3 comedic sons and 9 rough and tumble Grandkids And yes, even made it through this presentation….without falling asleep….I think.

And YES, the lord did provide…. : 

And YES, the lord did provide…. Great career Dad! We love you! We thank you! Now….good luck on your next interview.