This week in Honors Forum, Mr. Ross Berry, CEO of Shoals Hospital spoke to us. Rather than throw together a professional presentation about the success of his hospital, and speak of how he gained that success, Mr. Berry was real with us. He told us a story that stuck with us, and affected us personally.
Mr. Berry told the story of two men who grew up with different lifestyles. John came from a well-to-do family, attended a private school and was accepted to college. "Chuck" was the child of two immigrants, then was later adopted. When he was five years old, his adopted mother died; when he was twelve, his father died. Chuck was also accepted to college, but had to quit when he was twenty years old. The two wound up working in factories, but all the while, Chuck was going to school for his BS then later MBA degrees. Chuck became a pilot and an open water diver. At the end of the story, Ross Berry revealed that "Chuck" became the CEO of Shoals Hospital, which meant that Chuck was Ross.
This story really hit home for me, because I have best friends who are in unfortunate situations, trying to make something of themselves and get into school soon. This forum session taught me lessons that I will more than likely remember for the rest of my life.
People who want to better themselves will always have supporters, ready to help them and give them a hand up. I strongly agree; people with selfless intentions will be taken care of. This was proven in Mr. Berry's case, as he told us that the number one thing he always wanted to do was help people. He also told us his personal belief about work. "If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life."
Perhaps the only thing one can do to be happy and succeed is
Vera Verum Va Vera Causea: Do the right thing the right way for the right reason.
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