You see there are obviously a lot of things and people who has had influence on you and I. My Father passed when he was fairly young considering today's life expectancy and had limited influence on my career choices. My Grandparents passed when I was very little and not until I got older did I even understand and appreciate the valuable times I did have with them. One Grandfather was the local barber and maintained that roll for 40 years. Imagine 40 years of pretty much standing in the same spot cutting someones hair everyday. Wow for me that's hard to imagine let alone accomplish. Once I reach a set goal I have a hard time in staying put. I like challenges too much. Not that what he did wasn't a challenge by any stretch. For him I am sure he had everyday challenges just like anyone.
My point is that I wonder if others are like me and once they have set a goal no matter how high it is, once they reach that goal do you just raise the bar there or do you get bored and move on to something else? I've had several people who have influenced me in the past and currently in the present. But the biggest influence I think has been my Mother. She dedicated her life to helping people and no matter what I have done no matter what I have accomplished, nothing has been more satisfying as giving to others in some helping way. It has always brought me the most happiness so I would have to say that whether I truly know it or not the influence my Mother has had on me is probably the reason I have ended up where I am today.
What do you think and who has been your biggest influence. Do you know what's around the Bend?
