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05-29-2013, 08:50 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Unfortunately the performance engine building business basically sucks, at least that's what Keith told me. You know, a very wealthy and wise man once told me long ago "never go in to business doing something that you really enjoy." Anyway, make sure you price accordingly and pass on the delay costs to the customer. Nobody stays in business just breaking even... and you've got mouths to feed.  |
05-29-2013, 10:17 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
You know, a very wealthy and wise man once told me long ago "never go in to business doing something that you really enjoy."
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Being "wealthy and wise" doesn't always bring happiness either. If building engines brings you happiness and peace of mind, then I see absolutely nothing wrong with building engines as your profession.
A famous quote from The Buddha: "Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship."  |
05-29-2013, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Louisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: I'm Cobra-less!
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There's nothing I don't like about this business. I've also heard that if you work at something you love, it's not a job.
I believe Keith has gotten very downhearted lately, just because of the sheer volume of engines that he's put out. The internet is full of know-it-all's and I think they tend to single him out because his name is everywhere.
Patrick, if you passed on delay costs to the customer, you'd never get another customer...
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05-29-2013, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
Being "wealthy and wise" doesn't always bring happiness...
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The alternative is "poor and dumb," and I see no reason to drag Chas in to this....  |
05-29-2013, 12:23 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
You know, a very wealthy and wise man once told me long ago "never go in to business doing something that you really enjoy."
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Hmmmm. That sounds like a lawyer speaking. 
I think life is WAY too short to spend 8-10 hours a day doing something you don't enjoy, if you can help it. 
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