I read this article (and watched the video) about Joe the Potato Peeler on Park Avenue. Joe is a hard-working, passionate, and dynamic salesman. What does he sell? Potato peelers. Every single day he hits the streets of Manhattan enthusiastically and professionally (most always dressed in a suit). His story is simple yet inspirational.
Though his story offers many "life lessons," the most valuable lesson that I gained from Joe the Potato Peeler is that loving what you do is invaluable. This great lesson is one that I hope to teach my children though I don't think it is a lesson that can be taught. Rather I believe life experiences – celebrating our successes and overcoming our mistakes – allows us to gain the perspective that leads to such life lessons. It is my hope that I allow my children to celebrate their successes and learn from their mistakes so that they can ultimately learn to love what they do no matter what that is.
Ali Hooper is a midwestern girl livin' in the 'burbs with her boys (hubby, baby, puppy). She blogs about the not-so-sunny side of motherhood at non-maternal instincts, although she loves showing off pictures of her adorable son at her family blog, The Hoopers.
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