"In spite of what some may say, or believe we don't achieve on our own. Quotes such as "I am a self-made man" or "I did it all by myself" it is my contention that we are indeed somewhat off track if we believe this. Consider the following: if we truly are self-made men, then our parents, friends, family and ancestors played no part whatsoever. We must have been born, lived, accomplished monumental tasks, set world records, overcame insurmountable obstacles, all of this was done purely by the individual's own self initiative. Allow me the opportunity to say that my father played a major role in me being the person that I am today."