Howdy. Pleased to meet you. New to Steemit but been around a while- long enough to remember days when “Yes, Sir and No, Ma’am” were the norm. To ask for something using “Please” and to say “Thank you” for either receiving it – or not. Long enough to remember that a person’s word and reputation meant something. Long enough to remember that complaining never got the job done faster so it was best to concentrate on the task at hand and get it done.
I’m here to help where I can. I’ve got enough grey in my hair now, enough hard earned wrinkles and callouses, I’m scarred from where I’ve fallen down again and again along the way but I’ve learned a lot from each time I’ve gotten back up….and I have always gotten back up!
Old School Knowledge is often hard won but long remembered.....
So..
I’ve been mulling this idea around for a while…
I have worked with quite a few young men and women who find themselves facing challenges in their lives but because of many reasons, struggle to succeed, to carve out the life they want and deserve. In many cases, they find themselves on the wrong path because they haven’t been given strong enough foundations upon which to build their lives. Life has changed over the years, most of it for the better. But somewhere along the way, knowledge and lessons learned within families, friends and neighborhoods no longer comprise the social fabric that weaves us all together.
I’m here to change that...at least to the extent that is within my ability.
My hope is help others. I’m no psychologist, priest, doctor, lawyer, etc etc. I don't have all the answers - I’m just an Old-School-Man. I get up every day, I try meet my obligations, I work hard and play hard. I’m accountable – to me, my family, my friends, my community and to the Man Upstairs. When I fail, and I often do, I pick myself up, dust myself off, square my shoulders, set my jaw and get back in the battle - wiser from my mistakes.
If you are looking to vent, to learn, to ask for some advice or a hear/tell a good story, well – please follow me. The best stories come from big mistakes and big successes. I’ve been blessed with both.
I hope you’ll come along.
Old-School-Man
PS: I love all kinds of music – but there are a few artists who really keep me grounded and my eyes clear. Merle was one of the greatest Country Artists ever – his songs mean a lot to me. I hope you’ll take the time to listen to his words in this song. He’s spot on right. And one last thing – Merle’s song asks the question. It is up to us how to answer it. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly why I’m starting this post.
Welcome to Steemit!
Thank you daveks - hope to see you on a future post!
Welcome to the platform, I wish everything work out for you. It’s not easy here but not difficult neither but just ask an extra effort, engagement is the key good luck I’m @goodaytraders Start by following people and they will do the same.
Thanks for the post Gooddaytraders. I'm new but motivated! Hope to see you on future posts. By the way, love your "tag line" under your name. Indeed, it is the "visible" that comprise many of the true mysteries - for there one can often see the Handiwork of Intelligent Design.
Welcome to Steemit .My first upvote for you.greets from germany
Vielen Danke!
What part of Germany? I used to live near Cologne. I have great friends and great memories from those years spent there.
I live in Frankfurt..thank you
I've flown into Frankfurt many times and taken the train to the Hauptbahnoff in Koeln. A beautiful region of Germany. I especially like driving through the Mosel region
Thats also near to were I live at the border in The Netherlands but near Aachen that is not so far from Cologne/Köln! :-)
small world! I may be flying to Frankfurt in July. Maybe we can start a Steem Convention then!
welcome to steemit hope you will enjoy youself!!!
@follow
Thank you Tinashe. Hope to see you around on Steem-it!
will be available mate ,will be willing to help .
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I've sat here for a while wondering where to start. First, a well deserved welcome. I'm 77 yrs here on this journey, and so happy to have had the good fortune to have grown up with those values. I am afraid for the children of these times. How glad I am to see you here on steemit. How good it feels to know there are like minded people. I'd like to follow you for I invision much good being posted.
Your post made my day. I would indeed be honored for you to follow my posts. At 77 years old, I salute you, Sir and will also follow you on Steem-it. You've got a few years on me and I will welcome any and all input you can provide as we show others the "Old School Ways"!
I appreciate your reply and follow. I've come to realize since being here on steemit, after browsing over hundreds of posts, that there very few that attracts my attention. These old morals are very hard to compromise. I find it impossible to grovel, but that's just me. Good luck and walk tall!
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Great read! We all wouldn't be here today, if the old school didn't pave the way!