Words of Wisdom from My Dad

My dad died last Christmas and I miss him. He was an honest and admirable man. He taught me that in both personal and business relationships you should treat people as you would like to be treated -- honestly and fairly. You might not always get the sale, and you might not always make the most money, but you would always be able to look yourself in the eye. That's what was important to my dad, and me: being able to face the man (or woman) in the mirror each morning.

How often in our life and particularly in business do we practice the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The idea that we should treat others as we would like to be treated harkens back to Greek philosophy and seems to be a universal moral ethic. The same concept is found in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism and a host of other world religions. It is an ethic consistently taught by the world's great moral and religious leaders -- and in our house by my dad.

Our dads teach us many things. I'm grateful for all the things my dad taught me. His lessons have helped me lead a satisfying and successful life, and they drive my business philosophy. I strive to provide for and treat my clients as I would a member of my own family. I try to live my life so that when I look in the mirror each morning, I'm happy with the woman who stares back. Thanks, dad.