"From growing up in a house his father built in the middle of a walnut orchard to helping thousands of Americans regain mobility by undergoing experimental spine surgery overseas, Rider's path reflects a lifetime of resilience, adaptability and drive. Now approaching his 70s, Rider says he measures success less by titles and more by impact. He is the father of two grown children and the grandfather of four."
"Rider says his youthful weekends were often spent on home improvement projects, reinforcing discipline and confidence. In 1967, he says his parents bought 5 acres near Lake Camanche (about 35 miles northeast of Stockton), where family weekends were divided between labor and leisure. "Every weekend we were up there doing some projects but were always rewarded with a trip to the lake," Rider said."
"In the 1970s, he worked at a full-service Shell station on Walnut Creek's Ygnacio Valley Road. "Making money was always important to me, and I had no problem working for it," he said. The job required direct interaction with customers, from checking oil to washing windows. "I really enjoyed greeting the customers and making my boss proud," said Rider, who credits his father for instilling pride in his work and adds that "I never had any problem approaching customers, starting conversations or building relationships.""
Jim Rider developed resilience and practical skills working with his father and on family projects in Walnut Creek and near Lake Camanche. He entered the workforce before obtaining a driver's license and held hands-on jobs including service station attendant and tow truck driver, building confidence in customer interaction. Rider credits his upbringing for discipline, pride in work and an ability to approach people and form relationships. Later life experiences include involvement with experimental spine surgery overseas related to helping others regain mobility. Rider measures success by impact and values his family as his primary purpose.
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