The author spent nine years in the Navy as a nuclear component welder, owned several large industrial flooring companies, was a goldsmith, owned three jewelry stores and was VP of a Gold Company. H...view moreThe author spent nine years in the Navy as a nuclear component welder, owned several large industrial flooring companies, was a goldsmith, owned three jewelry stores and was VP of a Gold Company. He was even very successful selling vacuums door to door. He has been retired three times.view less