Guidance From the Past

Yesterday I took my grandma to Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP). While we were there comments were made about Pony Express Riders and I knew that we had one in our family history (I will post about that on a later date). As I was going through the histories of some of my ancestors I came across a typed page from my great grandpa entitled "Points That Have Helped Me Gain What Little Success I Have In This Life". I found the list to be thought provoking and decided that I would include it for others to read.

1.Live right and ask God to help me in all work each day and always thank him for his blessing.

2.Working hard and tackling the hardest job each day.

3. Reading and keeping posted in your work for the more you know the easier it is to do your work.

4. Think out new things to do and take the initiative. Don't get in a rut with self pity for yourself.

5. Always be accurate and don't get in too big a hurry.

6. Have courage or the nerve in other words. This will help carry you through the hours of trial.

7. Always be friendly and remember only friendly people are successful leaders in doing a job.

8. Cultivate personality because personality is to a man what sunshine is to the earth.

9. Always trying to be cheerful and smile when I have failed and try out another scheme.

10. Always try to do my best in all work.

11. The last but not least, having a genuine true blue woman to help and cheer me through the darkest hours.

Milo. T Dyches
Widstoe, Utah 1923