Falling Forward

Turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones.

As a young man, Fred Luster considered himself fortunate to have a well-paying job as a steelworker. Because of the steady paycheck and good benefits, Luster assumed he would remain at the plant all his life, eventually retiring as a steelworker. His thinking was shattered when he was abruptly laid off. Rather than become bitter about his circumstances, Luster took a quick inventory of his skills and interests. He always had a knack for cutting hair, so he became a barber, opening up his own shop that eventually became a salon...more