tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32866997.post6218984310987530138..comments2023-05-14T02:19:14.734-07:00Comments on The Last Ones First: JohnnyT.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11933993889323430535noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32866997.post-41454102165404953132008-07-24T19:43:00.000-07:002008-07-24T19:43:00.000-07:00Hi Greg thanks for the encouragement, it was a dow...Hi Greg thanks for the encouragement, it was a down day, in a down week, in a down month, so I let it get the best of me. You are right and I know that even as I rail against the world, trying to vent a little. Other troubles in my life have soured me and I know there really is no choice but to keep moving onward and do the very best that I can do. Sometimes the frustration becomes too much and venting here helps me see reality. Sometimes i look back and think, wow, I really thought that way? Sometimes it seems quite brilliant and other times woefully ignorant. Thanks for reading! I will try to pick up the level of writing knowing my readership has doubled, jk. I appreciate the advice. I guess I know that and I just have to make it happen. Nothing good is easy, right?JohnnyT.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11933993889323430535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32866997.post-62994787006732333092008-07-19T19:11:00.000-07:002008-07-19T19:11:00.000-07:00Anonymous, Will you please repeat that in English...Anonymous, Will you please repeat that in English!gregcalachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16294489952904462951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32866997.post-50918331076944788032008-07-19T06:31:00.000-07:002008-07-19T06:31:00.000-07:00America has/is being whored out to the world, and ...America has/is being whored out to the world, and what a shame it is. Every political hack ought to be tar and feathered and run out of the country on the back of the next p.o.s. headed south.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32866997.post-64401128089552825912008-07-16T06:17:00.000-07:002008-07-16T06:17:00.000-07:00Johnny, I don't want to sound like I'm condemning ...Johnny, <BR/><BR/>I don't want to sound like I'm condemning you for your opinions, because I'm not. But, your outlook is rather doom and gloom, don't you think? <BR/><BR/>I believe one of the worst things any of us can do is push responsibility for our situation off on someone else. While I will agree with you that illegals are part of the problem we have in construction, they are by no means the biggest problem. Our own ability to tough-it-out during tough times, and still add value for our customers is our greatest challenge. <BR/><BR/>When I started my plastering business in 1979 I had a choice to either go fast (because I was 25 and had not yet torn-up my body) or go quality. You know which way I chose, but it was the most difficult path to take since the pay was very low while trying to maintain my ideal. <BR/><BR/>I struggled to make my house payment. My wife didn't have a regular check that she could count on for years. I nearly gave up so many times I quit counting. But I didn't give up and I don't think you should either. <BR/><BR/>There is nothing in this world that compares with success to make you feel great! But, that isn't always a good indicator that you're doing the "right" thing, either. <BR/><BR/>Stick with what is right and you will find that most people will come to appreciate your efforts. <BR/><BR/>Stick with what is right and YOU will appreciate your efforts. <BR/><BR/>Once a while back Dan and I were frustrated about something to do with an ungrateful customer and Dan posed the rhetorical question: "why can't we just do what the 'hacks' do"? He meant, why can't we cut all the corners and do the things that seem to make our job easier rather than take the time to do the job right. My immediate answer was , "because we know the difference"! <BR/><BR/>You also know the difference between good work and OK work. Anyone can do OK work, but it takes good resolve, good training, personal motivation, and mental toughness to keep from selling yourself out to the quick buck. <BR/><BR/>We all want success, both personal and financial, but it does not come at an easy price. <BR/><BR/>You know the difference between good work and OK work as well, and I would hope you can keep your nose down and never give up on what you know is right. <BR/><BR/>There's no guarantee that you'll be financially successful even if you follow this path, but it will mean you can step back and tell yourself you did your best every day!gregcalachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16294489952904462951noreply@blogger.com