I have compiled a few words put forth by a model entrepreneur Jack C. Smith, to pass on his principals of life to a future generation.  - Tej Kohli

I know a man should get up when he wakes up and wake up when he gets up.

I know any honest labor is honorable whether with pick and shovel in the deepest ditch or by use of mind in the highest office in the land.

I know desire, determination, decision and "do it" is the road to happy successful living and can end welfare.

I know charity is just, right and necessary for those too young, too old, or incapacitated that cannot help themselves.

I know one of the greatest responsibilities of man is to take time and have patience in teaching his child or children all of the right knowledge, wisdom and humor he possesses.

I know "can't" is one of the most useless words in man's vocabulary, in contrast the word "can", even though shorter in spelling, is the mark of successful people.

I know a wise and intelligent man will use his ability, knowledge, wisdom and humor to teach interested people, also, will abruptly or quickly end a conversation with curious people.

I know love, patience, kindness and confidence in the home will end divorces, crime and violence in the streets.

I know learning the use of proper tools or knowledge in any profession or trade, used skillfully will obtain desired goals.

I know time, talent, thought, tools and working together will finish any job, no matter how tedious or seemingly impossible.

I know most answers to any problem are close at hand, not beyond the horizon, and many times the answers are so simple they are absurd.

I know the refusal of giving time to view and listen to sound business propositions has cost many men the loss of knowledge, wisdom and money.

I know it takes an increasing amount of courage to keep a level of faith in today's world of strife and turmoil.

I know there is a living God whether called Father, Christ, Jesus, Lord, Immanuel, or whatever name in whatever language giving talent and clear thinking to those who believe in him, follow his teachings and do His Will.
- Tej Kohli