Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Went into the Military after graduating
Went to Carlsbad and managed The Travel Lodge Hotel for 3 years
Bought a farm and have been farming for 45 years
Opened a tennis shop and received title as City Tennis Pro. Been in business for 44 years.
Education
High School
Anaheim High School
Anaheim High School
Career
Farmer and City Tennis Pro
I farm, own a tennis shop, and am the City Tennis Pro.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Environment & Nature
Sports
Being Physically Active
Day to Day
I will normally farm and spend time in my tennis shop. After, I will have lessons in the afternoon and teach others how to play tennis. I also use my weekends to go to tennis tournaments.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Grasp any opportunity and be open for changes. There will be times when something new is heading your way and you can learn from them. There are many times when things don't go your way or when things can't be changed and you need to learn to accept those changes.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"It was hard knowing what I wanted to do for my future and I wasn't sure about where my future was heading towards. I envied those that knew what they wanted to do and had an idea of where they were going to go."
Challenges I Overcame
Learning Issues
Q&A
Do you regret any choices you made in your career path?
Asked by Sarah at CSUFHe stated that there are no regrets in his choices that he made especially because he is able to control his day and he is doing something that he enjoys.
Do you see yourself doing anything else as a career?
Asked by Sarah at CSUFHe doesn't see himself anywhere else because he enjoys what he is doing. To him it is important that one does what they enjoy mostly instead of doing something that doesn't interest them.
What is a typical day look like to you?
Asked by Sarah at CSUFNormally he works in his farm, goes to the tennis shop, and also spends time giving Tennis lessons. He has the ability to control what he does and can decide whether to take day off or do some work.
Interviewed By
Sarah
at CSUF
