The definition of "T.U.F." is where I start, just so we have that out of the way. An acronym that stands for "Totally Under Financed", that came from my father some 30+ years ago.
My father has been an amateur racing enthusiast most of my life. At one point he owned his own car, some 30+ years ago, that he found out to be too expensive. Together with a friend, they built a 1970's model Datsun 510 and started racing it at venues around California. On that car, they described their racing team as, "TUF Racing." As a youngster it wasn't something that I paid much attention to. I knew that dad was "TUF" and that is how I thought it was spelled, so the name fit.
Many years passed, many cars were been built and sold since that original Datsun. Many stories can be told about the times that were had, but most of all the moniker "TUF Racing," stuck. Not until I was in high school, 16-17 years after original moniker was coined, did I know the true meaning of this acronym. After all the hardships, time, and effort put into the maintaining and racing of these cars never was discussed the funding aspect of these "toys." That is because it was just always there and it always seemed to get done, hard work and determination lead to great things. Being tough, not "TUF," payed off over time.
"TUF," or "Totally Under Financed," is the story of my life, but not in the sense that we didn't have the means to take care of the necessities. It hasn't been that we can't do this or we can't do that because we can't afford it. It was just put out there if we wanted something we had to find a way to make it happen, and work towards the desired goal. My parents taught me how to do the things necessary to get the job done, make the most out the situation and find the solutions, not the problems.
This puts me to were we are today... Six months ago a couple of friends of mine introduced me to a Network Marketing opportunity. Research of that opportunity has led me down another path. Using the Internet to market, defining what marketing a product actually means, and learning how to be a person that can go out and promote a product for the masses and make a difference to those that are made contact with. I understand the concept, and am driven by the process. I am learning as I go and am going to make a difference. With this BLOG, I am going to be personal, share my experience and offer value in the content that I share. I know that I have a higher purpose and am driven by that purpose. I know that we all have a higher purpose and need to bring out that purpose and make a difference to everyone that has a desire to have and be more.
"TUF," can describe many things. But it can't be used as an excuse... We are all going to struggle in all that we do. We have to start somewhere. I know that I was afforded the experience that I have and will have because of the direction that I have been given in life. We need to be "TUF" and make the action to make a difference. It is a hard road to follow, but one that will lead to great things if taken the right path...
My name is Jason... I am married to Jackie, together we have six children... (17,14,12,8,6,4) For them I dedicate my efforts and time to make a difference and be a difference. This is the beginning of my story, and together with those that read it the beginning of a journey that will take us to many great places...
My father has been an amateur racing enthusiast most of my life. At one point he owned his own car, some 30+ years ago, that he found out to be too expensive. Together with a friend, they built a 1970's model Datsun 510 and started racing it at venues around California. On that car, they described their racing team as, "TUF Racing." As a youngster it wasn't something that I paid much attention to. I knew that dad was "TUF" and that is how I thought it was spelled, so the name fit.
Many years passed, many cars were been built and sold since that original Datsun. Many stories can be told about the times that were had, but most of all the moniker "TUF Racing," stuck. Not until I was in high school, 16-17 years after original moniker was coined, did I know the true meaning of this acronym. After all the hardships, time, and effort put into the maintaining and racing of these cars never was discussed the funding aspect of these "toys." That is because it was just always there and it always seemed to get done, hard work and determination lead to great things. Being tough, not "TUF," payed off over time.
"TUF," or "Totally Under Financed," is the story of my life, but not in the sense that we didn't have the means to take care of the necessities. It hasn't been that we can't do this or we can't do that because we can't afford it. It was just put out there if we wanted something we had to find a way to make it happen, and work towards the desired goal. My parents taught me how to do the things necessary to get the job done, make the most out the situation and find the solutions, not the problems.
This puts me to were we are today... Six months ago a couple of friends of mine introduced me to a Network Marketing opportunity. Research of that opportunity has led me down another path. Using the Internet to market, defining what marketing a product actually means, and learning how to be a person that can go out and promote a product for the masses and make a difference to those that are made contact with. I understand the concept, and am driven by the process. I am learning as I go and am going to make a difference. With this BLOG, I am going to be personal, share my experience and offer value in the content that I share. I know that I have a higher purpose and am driven by that purpose. I know that we all have a higher purpose and need to bring out that purpose and make a difference to everyone that has a desire to have and be more.
"TUF," can describe many things. But it can't be used as an excuse... We are all going to struggle in all that we do. We have to start somewhere. I know that I was afforded the experience that I have and will have because of the direction that I have been given in life. We need to be "TUF" and make the action to make a difference. It is a hard road to follow, but one that will lead to great things if taken the right path...
My name is Jason... I am married to Jackie, together we have six children... (17,14,12,8,6,4) For them I dedicate my efforts and time to make a difference and be a difference. This is the beginning of my story, and together with those that read it the beginning of a journey that will take us to many great places...
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