The first cautionary bit of advice I received from my dad was that I learn how to "avoid stepping over dollars to pick up dimes." I was just a kid getting started in the family business. This seemed confusing to me so I asked him, "What does that mean?" He smiled, gave me a wink, and in a soft and kind way replied: "The urge to save a few bucks can cause you to miss out on big dollars. It can actually put the company at risk. It's smart to spend wisely, but there are times you have to invest in yourself and your business if you want to make real money and be around for the long haul.
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