becoshood

I was recently asked to create a list of 'ruthisms' for future reference and bemusement.
Upon reflection, I noted to my friend, the origin, of most of these sayings,  is my dad.
In light of that statement, these hor dourves of litany should be due fully referenced as:
'stoshisms'

and since 'isms' are short and sweet, (and because i am also ironing while typing, scary, eh? :o)
here is an incomplete list of  'stoshisms'

l.  The paranoid always survive.

2.  Don't act like a woman wearing a paper hat.

3.  Always walk around with a cup of coffee in your hand, even though you
     sweep the floors,
     people will think that you run the place!
     (and someday you may!) *

4. If you want to know why someone is doing something for you, ask yourself,
    what that 'something'
    has to do with money, and you will have your answer.

5. There will always be someone who wants you to help them save the world, but only
    one time, when you are young, that you can use your energy to save/build yourself.

6.  Pay attention to your spelling! There is no 'spell check' on handwritten job applications.

7.  When you are looking for work, don't just pick out any job in the want ads.
      Find an employment opportunity that agrees with your focus and drive,
      with a team of co-workers you can respect.
      Then approach them, and tell them what you can do to add to their team!

8.  Never underestimate a firm handshake, confident eye, pressed shirt,
     and shined shoes.

9.  Success is 2% know how and 98% moxy!

10.  Make it do, wear it our, use it up, or do without!

11.  Despite how little money you may have, your car, home, clothes (closets,
       dresser drawers, barn, out buildings, basement, back pack, . . .)
              ~can always be clean and presentable!

12.  Never forget Norman Cousins' lesson in Anatomy of An Illness,
       and always look for the healing power of laughter.
      
13.  Remember to always look for magic ~ like Walt Disney!

14.  Work hard, play harder!

15.  Careful how many times you put your hand in the refrigerator, you may get frostbite!

16.  No matter what is happening, there is always time for The Solid Gold Dancers!

17.  A resume is always best; hand typed, brief, and hand delivered.

18.  (when noting something amazing) "Stop! Look around at this."
       "Make a picture of it in your mind."
       "You may never be in this spot again in your life. Take a look at how beautiful this is!"

19.  Always pack your suitcase with ironed clothes. 
       Folded correctly, you will be able to wear them right away,
       and have an advantage over your competition.*

20.  Listen to your mother.



miss u, dad


*My dad started sweeping docks at trucking terminals,
  and ended up the President of a chapter of several trucking terminals
  in the Milwaukee, WI area, in addition to his own company.

*Dad came home on weekends. He stayed in Des Plaines, IL or Milwaukee, WI for work weekdays.