13A Reading Reflection

I read the amazing story of Ray Kroc, Ray was so hardworking and determined to succeed in everything he did. While reading I was most surprised to find that he didn’t get into business with the McDonald brothers until he was in mid 50's, but I think that’s one of the things I admire most about him. Ray never stopped working hard and no matter what business he was a part he put his costumers first and created great personal connections with so many people. As for the part I least admire I can’t really pick anything, he was an honest man whose temper got a little out of control when he was being unappreciated but he worked harder than anyone else in the company so it’s understandable that he was upset. When Ray encountered adversity, which he frequently encountered, he worked even hard and pushed through the tough times and never gave up on the next big thing.

 While reading I noticed that Ray could sell nearly anything and that no matter what his own personal struggles he would always help out someone else in a time of need. I was a little confused on how the McDonalds and Rays contract was written, and how the McDonalds could screw him over so many times.  If I could talk to Ray now I would ask him if he ever regretted going into some of the businesses that weren’t successful, and how he managed to make so many lasting friendships from all his endeavors.

Ray Kroc may be one of the hardest working men I’ve ever read or known, I would say his definition of hard work would be that hard work doesn’t have to be hard to do it should be enjoyable and that’s what should drive you to put your all into the work. I would definitely share his opinion about hard work.