Thanks. My goal is to reach 10 youngsters and get them to modify their behavior enough to make the future versions of themselves better. That’s all. Free advice from a person who has made his share of mistakes and wins. The principles never change.
Correct. You and I have much in common. we started near, but not at the bottom of the socioeconomic pyramid. I found my way through college and med school. The Navy paid for much of my education. I paid them back with 32 years of service.
Harold, you are right that there is much in common. However, while you were making your way through med school I was trying my hardest not to be the last person drafted and sent off to Viet Nam. My 2S deferment had run out in 1972 and this is what I faced. It worked out in a way that must be told on these pages. Like everything else in my life, it became a story worth telling. Another difference is that while you became a career Navy surgeon, I taught in the public schools for ten years and then did what no other vested teacher does: change careers. So my life included both a public career and a private career. I enjoyed both but being paid more for worthy contributions was terrific incentive — the kind public servants are disallowed in today’s world. Thank you for your service. Everybody reading this appreciates that dedication.
Jm, music to my ears. I hope they get something out of it. If any other readers sent it along to the younger generation, please let me know. It is the best “payment” I can think of. Jim
Sent this to all “ my grandkids. One graduated from college 2 years ago and is investing. The others are still
In school. I’m paying their tuitions. Trying to get them off to a good financial start.
Thanks. My goal is to reach 10 youngsters and get them to modify their behavior enough to make the future versions of themselves better. That’s all. Free advice from a person who has made his share of mistakes and wins. The principles never change.
Correct. You and I have much in common. we started near, but not at the bottom of the socioeconomic pyramid. I found my way through college and med school. The Navy paid for much of my education. I paid them back with 32 years of service.
Harold, you are right that there is much in common. However, while you were making your way through med school I was trying my hardest not to be the last person drafted and sent off to Viet Nam. My 2S deferment had run out in 1972 and this is what I faced. It worked out in a way that must be told on these pages. Like everything else in my life, it became a story worth telling. Another difference is that while you became a career Navy surgeon, I taught in the public schools for ten years and then did what no other vested teacher does: change careers. So my life included both a public career and a private career. I enjoyed both but being paid more for worthy contributions was terrific incentive — the kind public servants are disallowed in today’s world. Thank you for your service. Everybody reading this appreciates that dedication.
Jim,
Thank you for another great article. I too have forward this to my three children.
Jm, music to my ears. I hope they get something out of it. If any other readers sent it along to the younger generation, please let me know. It is the best “payment” I can think of. Jim