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Top 3 Lessons I Learned from my Dad

by | Jun 29, 2015 | Informational

 Top 3 Lessons I Learned from my Dad – By Mike Cooper

 As I spent time with my family on Father’s Day, I started thinking about all the things my dad taught me over the years. There were many lessons learned; some may have gone on deaf ears at the time. But as I got older and had children of my own, I saw the wisdom in all of those lessons.

Here are the top 3 lessons learned from my dad:

 

  1. You Can Do It Yourself. He showed me, by example, that you CAN fix many things on your own. I learned how to diagnose a problem, understand what was involved to fix it, how to fix it, and, most importantly, when it was necessary to ask for assistance. It helped me to think through problems logically and strategically, not only with home improvement projects, but in business too. I really appreciate that lesson learned.
  2. When my dad taught me how to golf, he made it clear that it was a gentleman’s game. Cheating was not allowed. You can learn a lot about people by playing a round of golf with them. No matter how bad of a round you are having, you should not take it out on someone else, and there is nothing to be gained from beating yourself up over it. Understand what you did wrong and learn from it so you will be better the next time. Yup, lesson learned.
  3. My dad told me to keep going after my dreams. At times those dreams were put off because of other priorities, but they were not forgotten. Pam and I didn’t give up; we kept working to reach our goal. After 25 years, we fulfilled our long standing dream by opening Naperville Senior Center earlier this year! That, in part, is what dad instilled in me all those years ago.

I have my dad to thank for teaching me the lessons that have molded me into the man I am today. I hope my children learn half as much from me as I have from my dad. 

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Top 3 Lessons I learned from my dad.

 

Surpassed my expectations

"Thank you for taking care of my wife Judy during this difficult time. You and your staff have exceedingly surpassed my expectations. Judy seems to be much happier after becoming a member of your facility. I feel at peace knowing that she is in good hands."

~ David S.

Impressive!

"The tour of the facility was quite impressive! Great staff, warm environment."

~ Lorie C, Lisle.

Such a positive focus

"There is such a positive focus in here. A great family owned and operated business with lots of care for those who can't stay home safely."

~ Wanda S. Naperville

A warm caring environment

"Once you take the free trial, you will be convinced that this is the place for your loved one. Both physical and mental activities are provided in a warm caring environment."

~John A, Naperville

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