
photo by Rob Shenk
When something needs to get done in my life, for the most part, I have been a do it your self kind of guy. In fact, I am the kind of guy who enjoys fixing things. In a former career, I worked as a professional carpenter. So I am pretty handy around the house. When I first started out as a carpenter, a lot of people would ask me how I learned what I knew. They were always surprised when I answered that I watched a lot of DIY TV shows and I read books.
Even when it comes to getting other types of things accomplished, I usually have tried to do things myself. I am pretty good at reading a book and applying what I have read. However, doing everything yourself has 2 very major drawbacks. Read the rest of this entry »

