Back in 1938, kids were expected to work to help support the family.
Walter Orthmann speaks from experience, because that’s exactly what he’s done.
Because of his proficiency in German, he was hired.
Orthmann worked diligently, showing outstanding skills and a willingness to learn from the beginning.
He was later promoted to a role in sales, a position he enjoyed and found highly motivating.
He was eventually promoted to a sales manager position which he holds to this day.
He remains in charge of coordinating a team of representatives.
Orthmann is also a firm believer in routineeach morning, he exercises and commutes to the office.
In fact, he sees routine as one of the best, most important aspects of having a job.
It gives you a sense of purpose, commitment, and a routine, he says.
It’s those elements, along with doing work he truly enjoys, that have made time fly.
When we do what we like, we don’t see the time go by.
His mental clarity and memory are as sharp as ever.
Looking back, he considers this record his proudest achievement, despite never having contemplated breaking a record.
Instead, he remains focused on the present moment, as he always has.
I don’t do much planning, nor care much about tomorrow, he says.
Here and now is what counts.
So, let’s go to work!
