Why I am what I am

My father was a naval architect, by trade; an engineer. Growing up, our garage had the tools for every mechanical repair, metal fabrication and carpentry project. We had no less than three sets of "Do it yourself" encyclopedias. I grew up at his knee "Helping" with every endeavor. We had an array of those little plastic drawer cabinets filled with a multitude of spare bolts, washers, clips, knobs, etc,etc.
I could fix, find or fabricate almost anything, as long as I was willing to search for the right parts and tools.
This aptitude, or perspective on life, is the foundation of my work ethic. I love to fix what I find needs improvement. The question often is whether to fix the old or build anew.
In an effort to do this better I gravitated to philosophy in college. Asking the right questions is imperative to a proper solution. So, I am a Fixer and a finder. I love the challenge. If they say “it can’t be done”, or “that’s never been tried before” ,all the better.