5 Big Lessons My Dad Taught Me
<p>Asthe oldest child in my family, I was blessed with a mom and dad who always supported my dreams no matter what.</p>
<p>My dad inspired me in so many ways, but most importantly through his positivity and quest to learn new things and to push boundaries.</p>
<p>Growing up in a small town on the Jersey Shore, my dad did not come from a wealthy family. But he appreciated the bounty all around him in the back bay and ocean where he could swim, fish, crab and dig clams to his heart’s content all for free.</p>
<p>As a child he dreamed of attending the Naval Academy, but when that didn’t pan out, he joined the Navy as a sailor anyway and made the most of it. And achieved more that he ever dreamed possible.</p>
<p><strong>Here’s the 5 big lessons my dad taught me to successfully navigate the oceans of life:</strong></p>
<h2>#1. Dream Big.</h2>
<p>Dad dreamed big for himself and his kids. He taught us through his example that anything was possible if you were willing to work hard and believe in yourself.</p>
<p>When I had an idea for a business to create a subscription site back in the 90’s, he gave me the money to get started no questions asked and cheered me on when it became a success.</p>
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