Norm Westmore and his wife live a life of fulfillment in a sleepy little town tucked in the Sierra Nevada mountains. You would never know that Norm’s successes as a mechanical engineer and family man were born from a difficult upbringing on a farm with no father to guide his development.
As a youth, Norm contributed to the farm by doing every job that was necessary. He developed an inner strength that farmers glean from attacking, head on, the many problems that need to be resolved to avoid bankruptcy caused by failed crop harvests or the many other surprises that always show up on a farm. Your life depended on it.
Norm fell back on these experiences as he later became a very successful professional in the telephone company. He would take on problems that many would avoid with the attitude of “Doing what it took”.
Recognizing the importance of these experiences, he has become a “good listener” and encourages people that it’s ok to take risks in life. Become curious how you can solve the challenges that present themselves and never give up, just do what it takes.