My maternal grandfather gave me my first job as soon as I could legally work. I put on nearly every hat at his business. I ran cash registers in the gift shop. I guided tours. I cleaned toilets even. When I got my learner's permit, I drove him to work everyday that I also worked, which was about a 30 minute drive.
But the most important thing was I got to see him run his business. He commanded strong loyalty from all his long-time employees. He knew when to actively manage and when to sit back and rely on the expertise of others. He showed me what was important to worry about and what to not lose my cool over.
I wish I had been paying attention when he was flirting with younger women he had business meetings with who would giggle at him for being a cad when he grabbed their asses as he held the door open for them. Considering he was a short, bald, and overweight with many stereotypical Jewish features, he must have had some solid game that I should have learned from.
The only game advice I remember from my dad that I know to be true was, "Beauty may only be skin deep but ugly goes straight to the bone."
But the most important thing was I got to see him run his business. He commanded strong loyalty from all his long-time employees. He knew when to actively manage and when to sit back and rely on the expertise of others. He showed me what was important to worry about and what to not lose my cool over.
I wish I had been paying attention when he was flirting with younger women he had business meetings with who would giggle at him for being a cad when he grabbed their asses as he held the door open for them. Considering he was a short, bald, and overweight with many stereotypical Jewish features, he must have had some solid game that I should have learned from.
The only game advice I remember from my dad that I know to be true was, "Beauty may only be skin deep but ugly goes straight to the bone."
"Who cares what I think?" - Jeb Bush