My Dad

My dad, a dear and wonderful man. He did not teach me much, he only said one thing. His wisdom was, "a winner never quits and a quitter never wins." Words he lived by, words he taught to me. Words true years ago, words never truer today. His words have been there, when he was not. My dad's words, gave me hope when there was none. Date Written: 11/13/2020 I do not know why my dad said this but he did. Napoleon Hill, “Winners Never Quit and Quitters Never Win” 2 Place It's a part of me - Life and the perceptions and philosophies you hold. Contest Judged:11/17/2020 Sponsored by: Silent One

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Jennifer Fenn

Date: 11/24/2020 9:24:00 PM

What a great tribute to your Dad! He’d be proud of your poetry, I’m sure.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/30/2020 9:15:00 AM

Thanks, for writing and for your kind words. It was an honor to have a win. I would like to think he know about my writings. Enjoy your day/week.................

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/21/2020 10:25:00 AM

Your Dad's words are words of wisdom--great write, Paula. Congrats on your win.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/21/2020 11:23:00 AM

Thank You, for writing and for your congratulations. It was an honor to have a win. You are so right, my Dad's words were words of wisdom. Enjoy your weekend.................

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/18/2020 3:26:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great 2nd place in the contest, Paula :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/21/2020 8:00:00 AM

Thank You, for writing and for your congratulations. It was an honor to have a win. Enjoy your weekend with hugs...............

Paul Callus

Date: 11/17/2020 11:08:00 AM

Probably your dad was a man of few words, Paula, but that was more important than how many more words he could have said! ~ Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/21/2020 7:58:00 AM

Thank You, for your note. Glad you like this write. You are so right. Never thought of it that way. It was an honor to have a win. Enjoy your weekend............

Silent One

Date: 11/17/2020 9:58:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/21/2020 7:56:00 AM

Thank You, for your note. I am just now reading some of my soup notes. I am so glad you like this write. This Dad write means a lot to me. It was an honor to have a win. Enjoy your weekend.......................

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/17/2020 9:49:00 AM

I love the poem of your relationship with your Dad and his wise words, I had the same with my Dad but he died at the age of 64 from bronchial cancer. I was devastated, but he is my guardian angel. Hugs and blessings my friend, Jennifer.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/23/2020 8:40:00 AM

Thank You, for writing. I am so glad you like this write. Yes, he is your guardian angel. It was an honor to have a win. Enjoy your wonderful day with a hug and blessings..............

John Watt

Date: 11/15/2020 11:59:00 AM

Paula, a wonderful quote, and a heartwarming thought to know that he lives on in your heart through his words of wisdom. These words still ring true. Enjoy your day! ~ John

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/16/2020 1:22:00 PM

Thank You, for your note. Yes, you are so right. Enjoy your day................

Akkina Downing

Date: 11/13/2020 5:44:00 PM

Nice one Paula, your dad instilled in you some great advice :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/15/2020 7:36:00 AM

Thanks for your note. Glad you like this one. Have a wonderful day................

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/13/2020 4:19:00 PM

I read Hill’s books. This was an important cheerleader for salespeople. I wonder if your dad was in sales. My dad read them. He sold insurance in the 60’s.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/15/2020 7:34:00 AM

Thanks for your note. I do not know if he read the book or not. I did not know about the book until the late 80's. Have a wonderful day................