Shadowing My Father Essay

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“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” -Atticus Finch. I chose to see my dad, Jeff Murray’s, point of view. I chose my dad because he works hard and has always done well to provide for my family. My dad started his own grading business in 1989 and is still very successful 27 years later.
Shadowing my dad the last few weeks, has taught me a great deal. I have always been impressed with the fact that he started a business at such a young age and has continued its success. His strong work ethic, good relationship skills, and surrounding himself with trustworthy employees has played a big part. However, I believe the most significant key

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