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I have always enjoyed the outdoors, so hunting and golf are two favorite pastimes.
At other times, you may see me reading books, papers, and magazines - even when
I’m on the toilet. I’m still hungry to know and to learn. I never want to grow stale.

Overall, if I have found my purpose in life, perhaps it is to set an example and to
encourage and inspire others.

I believe that it is not what you do in life but what you do for others that
really counts.

I always knew I was an individual capable of logical thinking. I tended to
substitute love and kindness for feelings of inadequacy. I was always busy doing
something for others, so I would receive some type of appreciation. The need for

love and acceptance can overcome other basic needs. Rules are broken, boundaries
are crossed and views are rationalized to justify the means. I have learned to
assume responsibility for the circumstances of my life without any accompanying
guilt. Every obstacle became an experience or opportunity. I became comfortable
with being a problem solver, which set the stage for my business career.

A great lesson in life is you get treated the way you teach others to treat you. This

applies to your family relationships, social sphere, and business circle. Then you
mature and change, and you must start all over again.

There is too much competitiveness in the world. Learn to attract peace into your
life. Do not hold grudges; instead, practice forgiveness. I have been beaten, gone
hungry and have been taken advantage of in personal relationships and financial
matters. I’ve been hurt deeply and emotionally, but I practice forgiveness. It gives

me much peace, which is my reward. So, prior circumstances and situations are
just my remembrance of my life’s events – a step in my journey up the hill.

The way you look at life is essentially a barometer of your expectations.
Strive for a stress-free life.

It is good to periodically validate your personal opinions and impressions of
yourself through an external source like a professional personality testing
company. It provides insight into whether you are fulfilling your desires and

capabilities to your fullest. It tells you if you are subconsciously gratified and what
changes you might, perhaps, want to consider. Throughout my career, I had that

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