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to spend any time. Individuals we hire should have the same values, the
same ethics, and a similar outlook on life.
Last, but not least, my father had a great sense of humor, and I was
fortunate to have inherited that valuable trait. Many times in business
dealings involving large sums of money and a number of people, a sense
of humor turned out to be my greatest asset in sealing a deal or just easing
the tension at a difficult moment.
My father’s outlook on life was based on his southern upbringing, his
belief in fairness and a “do unto others” philosophy. These values are as
relevant today as they were seventy-eight years ago.
Treat people how you want to be treated
