What is the measure of a man? What is a life well lived? I have often thought about those questions, and with John Aceti’s help, I had the opportunity to explore them through John’s amazing life. Spry and vibrant at 93, I met John after he had published his 7th book in 92. As I got to know him and his life story, I wanted him to share his amazing and inspiring journey beginning in Niagara Falls in the 1930s to his current life in the Hill Country of Texas. Overcoming a humiliating incident at age 8, John was the first in his family to go to college, served in the Air Force, became a teacher and the principal, and retired from his first career. In his second career, he and his wife traveled internationally and ended up in Kerrville, Texas, where John began another career as an author. Join me on this fascinating journey From Last to First with John Aceti.
Join host Tom Fox and guest John Aceti on their journey from last to first in this inspiring podcast. In this episode, John recounts his experiences working at the International Paper Company after high school and struggling academically during his first year of college. He shares his journey of switching from pursuing music to education and enlisting in the Air Force during the Korean War. Listen as John recounts his adventures flying over the Alps in Germany and learning valuable life lessons. Discover how he obtained his bachelor’s degree in education and master’s degree in counseling and the inspiring journey that led him to his position as principal. Don’t miss out on the next episode, where John and Tom will continue their fascinating conversation. Tune in now and be inspired!
Key Highlights:
· From Paper Testing to Music: A Reality Check
· The Draft Number System
· Air Force Basic Training and Placement
· Military service and personal growth
· First to Graduate
· From Education to Counseling
Notable Quotes:
“But I remember thinking to myself, is this what I want to do the rest of my life? It’s just testing paper. And he says I don’t think so.”
“It was probably the most challenging and exciting thing I ever did in my life.”
“I got my master’s degree in counseling, guidance, and counseling. And that was the best thing I could have ever done.”
Resources
John Aceti’s author’s page on Amazon
