When Bryan Hullihen was seven years old he and his family moved to Lake Worth, FL
which is about fifteen minutes north of Ft. Lauderdale. This was Bryan’s first
experience with what most would consider “city life”. Up to that point Bryan
had only lived in a small agricultural town of Florida. Bryan was an honor role
student prior to moving to “the city” and when his first report card from the
new school came his parents were less than happy. Bryan brought home a report
card of three - F’s, three - D’s, and one – C. At this point in Bryan’s life
his mother was still a stay at home mom so his father was the only income which
meant there was not a lot of extra money in the home. This didn’t stop Mr.
Hullihen’s father from enrolling Bryan into private school the day after he
brought home that report card. Bryan Hullihen and his father
developed a study plan together to help Bryan improve his grades and they
worked on it together every day. Within a few short weeks Bryan’s grades returned
to A’s and B’s. This was one of Bryan’s first experiences in overcoming set
backs with planning, effort, and perseverance. The level or gratitude Bryan had
for his accomplishment was unparalleled up to that point in his life as he not
only accomplished his goal he made his parents proud for their son and their
investment in his education. Mr. Hullihen utilizes this experience in his life
to remind him not only of the importance of hard work and dedication but of the
importance of family and support as well. Mr. Hullihen states, “If it wasn’t
for the relentless love and support of my family I wouldn’t be half the man I
am today”.
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