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reverse order, and in a short time he began doing industrial films
on his own, by using a skilled team that filled in his technical
deficiencies completely. Without any background in film or
theater arts, he became a moderately skilled, successful
writer/producer of generic video material, which eventually was
used by thousands of companies around th world. (p. 13)
7. The single common denominator in all business and organizations
is people. Everything comes down to people, trust, friendship, and
the building of these kinds of bonds. People are not add-ons to the
system; they are the system. (p. 23)
8. Although a job, any job, may look like a reasonable goal when
you are on the outside looking it, be selective from the start.
(p.46)
9. If you don't ask questions, you may be treated like a piece of
furniture. Do what's asked of you, but ask, ask, ask, as much as
you possibly can. (p. 53).
10. In reality, most students have very little idea what they want to be
in later life and considering their isolated academic environment,
there is little reason to expect otherwise. (p. 56)
11. Narrow undergraduate specialization tends to produce narrow
specialized people.
12. Informed career decisions are often made in the mid-thirties after
a person has had a chance to look around, developing some likes
and dislikes. …Students are often influenced by the opinions and
desires of others. (p. 57)
13. Contrary to popular belief, the big opportunity will come again
and again for those who remain open to the possibility. (p. 59)
14. It is important in any developing career to find people who will
teach and challenge you. (p. 60)
15. It is a rare person who knows with real certitude what he wants to
be and then follows that dream into the sunset for a lifetime. (p.
65)
16. Taking two steps forward and one back is more than acceptable.
In fact, it's an indication that you are in control of the process.
When someone asks you what you are going to be, you can give
them an honest and sincere answer along the lines of, "I' will let
you know as I begin to find out". Your first job is not only the
starting point of your composite career mosaic, it is also the
beginning of the process of learning more about yourself and how

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