Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout

by Rick Rigsby

most students—certainly not all—attend the university for a degree rather than an education!

Success is using your God-given ability to give maximum effort every day—whether you’re in the NFL, teach school, or work construction.

Roger Rigsby believed the worth of an individual was found in keeping his word, treating people kindly, and doing your best.

Ozzie Smith

• Son, if a man will lie to you, he’ll steal from you. • Son, always tell the truth. A lying tongue cannot be defended. • Son, always do the right thing. Always! • Son, if you tell a man you’re going

to do something, do it! • Son, the only thing you own is your name. Protect its honor. • Son, learn to do your best. Always! • Son, a good reputation is worth more than riches. • Son, protect your reputation. • Son, mean what you say and say what you mean. • Son, always treat people with respect. • Son, most of all, respect yourself and others will respect you. • Son, never take anything that does not belong to you. • Son, learn to close your mouth and listen. • Son, love your family more than your job. • Son, honor the Lord in everything you do.

excellence, loyalty, kindness, helpfulness—

we live in a culture that encourages our “essence” to reveal strength of image rather than strength of character.

Families would rather be entertained by the pirates of pop culture than confronted by timeless wisdom.