Have you ever heard of the trivia game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon"? It is a trivia game based on the idea that everyone who is an actor in Hollywood can be linked back to working with Kevin Bacon in six steps. This is based on the idea of six degrees of separation, that we are all just six introductions away from each other. The reason this comes to mind is I had the chance to travel with a representative from another division of our company this week. As we started to talk about who we were and how we got to where we are today, a very interesting fact came up. He was a long time Superintendent before going into sales but his two sons are now in the business. Well as we all know, this industry is smaller than we all think sometimes. His son had been an Assistant to one of my former crew mates back in the early 90's, who went on to be a Superintendent! Sure some of this is regional, because most superintendents don't change zones in the USA to often. With the amount of golf courses around, it always amazes me how when I start talking about where I have worked with a new acquaintance there is always a connection.
Maybe that is why this business is a little different than others?
Have a happy & safe Memorial Day weekend.
Thank you to all who have served our country!
WJC
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