Age 12 - Three Five-Minute Lessons in the Yes Pa Book
In the summer of 1938, three major events change my life forever.
Lesson 1: Selling Strawberries (The Power of Enthusiasm)
This lesson changed my attitude from negative to positive. I immediately stopped being shy and timid. I became friendlier and happier.
Lesson 2: The Basket Story (The Importance of Education)
On that day, I made the biggest decision of my young life. I was responsible for the course my life would take, my destiny. I firmly believed that if I studied hard, I could be anything I wanted be.
Lesson 3: The Golden Rule (Integrity in all relationships)
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Be fair and honest. Do not lie. Do not cheat. Do not steal. Be the same in school, with your classmates, with your friends, with your family, when you get married, when you have children or if you work for someone or are in business for yourself. You will be a happier and more peaceful person.
“These three five-minute lessons by my father, gave me a strong belief that I could escape the prison of mediocrity. I learned the importance of speaking up, openly and honestly. I would fight the good fight with enthusiasm. I would try to win every battle fairly and squarely. I would be equipped to overcome every hardship in my life. I would confront any struggle or problem with the patience I learned on the Prison-Truck. I would turn each difficulty or hardship into a success story. Nothing was impossible.” — Fred W. Sarkis
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