LEARNING HARD WORK - Final segment (Scoll down for earlier segments)


    

      I was impressed with my ability to escape hard work, and then make a diploma magically appear. So I set my sights on college. 

     While in college, one of my instructors caught me by surprise.  "Mr. Maberry," he said, “Why don’t you become a teacher; you would be great!” 

     “Is this a get-rich-quick scheme?” I asked.

     “Definitely not,” he insisted.  “In fact, you’ll probably have to get a second job.”

     “I’d prefer a get-rich-quick scheme.”

     “Have you thought about running for Congress?”

      After lengthy consideration, I decided to follow Gramps’ advice to avoid “easy money.”  I abandoned my plans for Congress and became an educator, far, far away from the “easy money.”     

     Once in the classroom, I found myself ensnared in a life of hard work; a shadow of my former self.  I couldn't look at myself in the mirror. 

     After toiling for years in education, and narrowly escaping with my life, I joined E.A. (Educator’s Anonymous); a support group for recovering educators. 

     I had almost recovered from those years of hard work, when Lester approached me about writing this book.  “Is this another get-rich-quick scheme?” I asked.

     “No, no,” said Lester.  “You probably won’t even make a dime.”

     “That’s more than I’m making now.  I think I’ll try the book.” 

     The book has finally been written, and there was no escape from hard work.  Gramps would be proud!  And Lester is pleased that I finally took HIS advice…and wrote the book.

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