The art of taking a chance on people
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Sometimes we need a good reminder that it pays to set aside first impressions and preconceived notions.
In Oregon 17 years ago, Jim Daggett knocked on the door of a kit airplane company (the one that provided the materials for the airplane I built) looking for a job. The only job available involved saws and power tools. But Daggett was completely blind.
The company hired him anyway.
Daggett retired yesterday.
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