A Bumpy Ride to the Top

The depression years and his tour of duty in the United States Army during World War II prepared the author for the journey into the business world. The transition of re-entering civilian life and its experiences required a physical and mental adjustment. This memoir relates the author's personal, educational, and professional experiences during his journey to climb to the top. The author encountered a series of events that created the challenges that prepared him for each stopover and provides managerial guidance that ultimately stimulates the reader's enthusiasm. One of the primary influences during this journey was his wife Rosemary. She was the force that patiently inspired him during this incredible journey. His experiences denote that losing a skirmish must feed the desire to move forward and sustain his focus. You must decide what you want to be when you grow up while maintaining a steadfast determination for your personal journey to the top.