5 Things I Learned from My Dad about Business and Work

5 Things I Learned from My Dad about Business and Work 5 Things I Learned from My Dad about Business and Work 15 years ago today, my dad died. He smoked for years and barely made it to 60 before lung cancer took his life.We miss him terribly. He was one of those people who leave a huge hole when they go. On the day of his funeral, they needed a spillover room in the chapel to fit everyone in. Strangers came up to me, with tears in their eyes, to tell me how much my dad meant to them. And you know the interesting thing? fruchtwein of them were his customers. My dad was a salesman and his customers came to his funeral. I thought that was amazing.Today Ive been thinking about the things he taught me that I still carry with me every day.1. Help People OutMy dad would help anyone. He was handy with tools and could fix anything. And if a friend or neighbor needed a hand, my dad would be there in a flash, even if it wasnt convenient for him. I cant use tools and I cant even fix a leaking tap, but because of my dad, I try to offer a helping hand in the ways I know how, giving away my resume writing secrets in free curses and articles, or offering job search advice on other websites. Had he not been my dad, maybe I would have kept all that knowledge to myself.2. Do it Right My dad always said if somethings worth doing, its worth doing right. He built the most amazing things and his attention to detail was phenomenal. When I was a kid, he made me a dolls house that was a replica of our real house and every detail was perfect. I loved that house Now I agonize over every word in a resume and rewrite every article several times and I dont even think consciously of him when I do it. His words are just ingrained into who I am. 3. Make it Fun When I think of my dad, I think of laughter. He made everything fun. I remember going to see the movie What About Bob with him. He laughed so hard that he got the entire cinema laughing. Now, I think that film is one of the funniest eve r made, but it probably isnt. It needed my dad to make it fun. 4. Be Brave My dad was enormously brave at the end. He must have been terrified, but he didnt complain or make a fuss. And he accepted his diagnosis with typical humor. Back then, mad cow disease was a concern in England and no one was eating beef. On the way back from the hospital after learning he had only a short time to live, he and mum stopped for lunch. Dad glanced at the menu and said quietly well, I guess I can risk the beef sandwich.He was always brave like that always willing to try new things. He started his own business in middle-age and would have done well had not a long miners strike wiped out the local economy. My dad threw himself into things and then figured it out as he went along. 5. Dont Let the Rain Stop You Wearing Your Shorts My dad didnt let things get in the way. Whenever wed go on holiday, hed change straight into his shorts even when it was cold or pouring with rain. He was on holiday and he was going to wear his shorts, dammit Dad used to say theres no problem that doesnt have a solution if you just think hard enough. When building furniture or fixing things around the house, or getting an old car working, hed always find an answer.Of course, there was one problem that didnt have a solution, no matter how hard we wished otherwise. And that was the hardest lesson I ever learned from my dad. I love you dad. And I miss you.