Mr. Dekko-isms
Mr. Chester E. Dekko
Sometimes we come across something that just has to be shared! The title of this document was “Mr. Dekko-isms.” We’re sharing it without any edits at all!
Mr. Dekko on priorities: “Concentration of effort is the key to human accomplishment.”
Mr. Dekko on the essential ingredients of success: “Talent–hopefully supplemented by hard work, and a little bit of luck. I don’t’ think you can get along without a bit of all three.”
Mr. Dekko’s favorite saying: “There is no finish line.” –Nike ad
On Mr. Dekko’s gravestone: “Only the educated are free.” –Epictitus
These short sentences say a lot about Mr. Dekko’s views and beliefs. Love it!
It certainly is a journey! I appreciate Mr. Dekko’s favorite saying – There is no finish line. So true!
He was a wise and kind man……. I would add to the final “ism” – only the free have the capacity to become truly educated.
Wise man. My favorite is from Babe Ruth “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
My favorite statement here is about the connection between education and freedom.
I believe that “language liberates us all” which is similar to his belief.
Ignorance sentences us to a life of poverty and suffering that can only be eradicated through education.
Go Mr. Dekko!
I never knew that was on Mr. Dekko’s gravestone; very cool. Was that is directive or the family’s idea? Just curious. We should all think about what we’d want on our own stone and try to embody the philosophy in the work we do and the way we live.
Mr. Dekko was a smart man!!!! He truly gets the value of human potential! Keep blogging…. its a great way to communicate!
I like Mr. Dekko’s quote about “no finish line” because I know a lot of people who have ‘checked out’ early in life. People who have lots of talents and abilities to offer in helping others.
Mr. Dekko was a true leader…the same qualities we’re working so hard to instill in our young students at Country Meadow Elementary, A Leader In Me school! Thanks to Mr. Dekko for helping to pave the way!
Good things to consider.
Mr. Dekko was a wise man. I’m sure everyone that spent time around Mr. Dekko came away a wiser person.
True words of Wisdom! My favorite is: “Talent–hopefully supplemented by hard work, and a little bit of luck. I don’t’ think you can get along without a bit of all three.” I also feel like Timing should be included, you always need good timing!
Love ‘There is no finish line.’ What a strong statement!
The more I know and read about this man and his legacy, the more I am convinced what an awesome human example we have to follow and what knowledge he added to the lives of children!!
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Thank goodness for Chet Dekko!
There is no finish line! Amen! Students are told continually to be lifelong learners…I believe that the constant pursuit of excellence helps to breed lifelong happiness as well.
He was a wise man.
Mr. Dekko must have met my parents, these are the words they lived by and gave us to live by. “Only the educated are free”
Hi Deb…good to hear from you! Yes, those are words to live by!
An incredible man…with so much vision for our future.
One of my favorite phrases is, “Can’t never did anything.”
Zach–here’s another good one, it’s called the ten little words: If it is to be, it is up to me!
On my grave-site I hope it can say, “Made a difference.” I believe it could say that too on Mr. Dekko’s.
What a kind comment about Mr. Dekko…we think it’s true too. And what good words to live by!
Mr. Dekko was a great man and his kids have followed his words. I hope that I can make a difference with my students like the Dekko family has in our surrounding communities. So many people have benefited from their kindness and williness to help those that have less. It’s Thanksgiving what a better time to say THANK YOU!!
Mr. Dekko would be proud to see his desires being carried out not only by his children, but the Foundation. We are blessed as a community to have the vision of such a leader who believed not only in education but our children!
His “Dekko-isms” shows how he believed that everyone has value and that learning enriches life.
I love the “no finish line” quote!
Yes! It seems to say, “keep trying” and be your best! Do whatever is in your heart!
Love the no finish line quote! Great outlook to have.
And what a happy and uplifted way to live and love life!
Mr. Dekko was not only wise but a very friendly man. He could make you strive to be better and to make it a better place for our children and grandchildren