My father has taught me to be persistent. One time, my starter went out in my vehicle. It was  in jan. It was freezing rain, extremely cold and wet. We went through three starters to finally complete it. My father has many excuses, as why he hasn't taken action. I told him, You have had things stolen from you. Today is a fresh start. Just because you don't have the education shouldn't hold you back from being so much more. The fact you were so persistent in those extreme condition fixing my own vehicle means "When you set your mind to it, you accomplish so much more."