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 While
in Lincoln Community High School, I had the opportunity to be
coached by him.
He always told us we played the game for several reasons:
1. To understand the game.
2. Learn how to work with others.
3 Learn to compete and win.
4 Carry over value to your personal life.
5. Stay in shape.
Over my business career I have followed these ideas and they have
made my dreams come true. Living in the corporate world each [point]
made me a success. I had the winning attitude while also working
with others who may not share the same goals. He made me a success.
Yet one of his other idioms left a mark on me that I
share with all.
On May 15, 2009, I was preparing for a race. I knew I was in great
physical condition. Realizing something was wrong that morning I
decided to go to the hospital. A cardiologist had a different
opinion from mine, and I was immediately being prepared for a
quadruple bypass. I had the widow maker.
Three days later as I was being processed out the doctor told me and
made it clear, "if you were not in such great shape, you would be
dead." The coach's words from 40 years ago rang true. Without his
caring and leadership, I would be dead.
After 40 years he was still taking care of one of
his athletes.
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