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 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 me on this fascinating journey From Last to First with John Aceti.
Join host Tom Fox in an inspiring episode of From Last to First-The John Aceti story as he interviews John Aceti about his journey from being a teacher in New York to becoming a Rotary International member and his involvement in various projects worldwide. Aceti shares his love for Rotary and how it changed his perspective on working with others. He even traveled to Antarctica and Argentina to donate funds for Rotary projects, highlighting the importance of giving back. Aceti also reveals the personal impact Rotary had on his life, like opening up opportunities for growth and providing psychological benefits.
You will want to experience this heart-warming episode that shows the joy of serving others through Rotary.
Key Highlights:
- John’s Retirement & Rotary Inspiration
- Rotary’s Impact on Volunteer Work Abroad
- Fundraising for School Greenhouse in Argentina
- The Importance of Humor in Rotary Meetings
- Rotary mini-grant program and Taipei teacher visit
- Rotary’s Impact on International Projects
Notable Quotes:
“Rotary International was an extremely important aspect of this move for me.”
“I became more internationally oriented primarily. And that was an experience of a lifetime which changed my whole life perspective of working with people.”
“It’s doing something. And I presented a Paul Harris, the highest award you can receive in Rotary.”
“But it has given me what I would say, not only insight but also a purpose. I felt critical in life, how important it was for me to give back.”
Resources
John Aceti author’s page on Amazon
