He was 75 when I moved out of one of his properties back in 2008, so he is 80 now ...
He was 75 when I moved out of one of his properties back in 2008, so he is 80 now ...
And if he don't go to kicking your ass, he'll just cut you up a little bit.Originally Posted by CA Jack
LMAO, yep, he was a riot like that & would pull a knife & cut you with it too, no hesitation ... had a lot of fun stories to tell
When I asked him, "Why?", his response to me was, "Jack, I don't want the glory, I just want the money."
I really liked this answer. It says an awful lot in just a few words. There are lots of people who have success with singular purpose. For lots it all about winning. For some the winnings are more more important than the win. Winnings being money and the win bringing notoriety. EWO
And I never gave a damn about the money, it was all about the thrill of a win or just competing for that matter.
I have been the same way. Standing on top of a winner and knowing he would go for more was worth a mint. But as I got/get older I can see the point. I think it is OK if that is put out there upfront, its the goal as well as the measuring stick. Makes things easier. If a guy said I sell puppies to supplement my income. Then one would know what to expect. Lesser dogs being bred, younger dogs, cheaper foods, little to no accomplishments, profit is the motivation. As long as things are upfront I respect it even if I do not particularly agree. If Mr. Burton said it was the money then I respect him for putting that out there. And on top of that it explains a lot. That 4XW making puppies is some pretty good money over and extended period of time. That 5th, 6th 7th and 8th is more and quicker. Paul Newman once said, 'Money won is twice as sweet as money earned' or something to that effect. EWO
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