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Lessons For Living

Being in business over 50 years, and living 80 years, I have met a lot of people. I have learned from them, plus from my own experiences.

Following are some of the remembered lessons:

1.) Stay away from lawyers.

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2.) Have an open mind, and an open door.

3.) Find a way to reach your goals.

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4.) Have a strong, firm handshake.

5.) Do not hear the first “No”.

6.) Do it now.

7.) Persevere. Persevere. Persevere.

8.) Give before you get.

9.) Be yourself.

10.) Don’t try to make the last dollar. Let other person live. Avoid being the richest person- -in the cemetery.

11.) Do business only when it’s (A.) Honest, (B.) Profitable, (C.) Without grief.

12.) Keep your word.

13.) Life has problems. See them as challenges and find a solution.

14.) Find something you like to do. It brings a happy life.

15.) Enjoy everyday. Life is a gift.

16.) Laugh.

17.) STAY AWAY FROM LAWYERS.

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