Tom Fox takes things in a different direction today as he cross-posts Episode 1 of an exciting new podcast series entitled “From Last to First: The John Aceti Story.” In this podcast series, Tom Fox tells the story of one of Kerrville’s most interesting residents, John Aceti, who has lived a life well-lived.

What is the measure of a man? What is a life well lived? Tom has often thought about those questions, and with John Aceti’s help, he had the opportunity to explore them through John’s amazing life. Spry and vibrant at 93, Tom met John after he had published his 7th book in 92. As he got to know him and his life story, he wanted him to share his amazing and inspiring journey from 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 Tom on this fascinating journey From Last to First with John Aceti.

From Last to First is an inspiring podcast that shares how difficult events in childhood can shape one’s professional career. Host Tom Fox visits with guest John Aceti, who talks about growing up in Niagara Falls, New York, working as a shoe shiner for tourists, and his family values of education. In a heartfelt conversation, John opens up about a third-grade traumatic experience that impacted him for years. He also shares how he overcame it and became a teacher, using his experiences to help his students. Listeners will be captivated by the engaging dialogue and inspirational story that reminds us of the importance of perseverance and resilience.

Join Tom and John each week for their next conversation in this must-listen podcast. You can check it out here.