Rural Roots and Resilience

In this chapter, the speaker shares a personal narrative of their upbringing in rural North Carolina, reflecting on the profound influence of their father's military background and work ethic. They recount formative experiences of building a business alongside their father, the challenges of losing their mother, and the impact these events had on their identity and choices. The chapter highlights the contrasting parenting styles of their parents and the lessons learned in resilience, self-reliance, and navigating teenage challenges.