#104 - Paul McEnroe: Man Behind the Barcode

<p dir="ltr">Paul McEnroe has the most beautiful story. He's been on a journey from an orphan to a guy who led a team that developed the barcode.</p> <p dir="ltr">'The Barcode: How a Team Created One of the World's Most Ubiquitous Technologies'</p> <p dir="ltr">Get the book: <a href="https://a.co/d/gDHPoWj">https://a.co/d/gDHPoWj</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Tennessee Ernie Ford, '16 Tons': <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIfu2A0ezq0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIfu2A0ezq0</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Visit us online: <a href="https://thecowboyperspective.com/">https://thecowboyperspective.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Topics:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[02:38] Introduction to background and upbringing.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[03:06] Early life and family in Ohio.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[03:33] Education, move to California, and involvement with IBM.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[04:00] Introduction to the cowboy way of life.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[07:00] Adoption by a loving family.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[11:00] Introduction to involvement in rodeo competitions.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[14:36] The role of debate and communication skills in life.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[15:21] Journey from education to IBM.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[20:00] The perspective of cowboys in various aspects of life.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[22:29] Introduction to Tina, wife.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[27:24] The humility and learning attitude shared by cowboys.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[30:10] The Path to Wealth </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[32:00] The Role of Starting Your Own Business </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[32:08] Focusing on Money vs. Other Values </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[32:30] Contributing to Society and Helping Others </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[33:13] The Impact of Real Happiness </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[34:00] The Invention and Development of Barcodes </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[37:46] Social Challenges Faced in Barcode Adoption </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[44:12] The Transition to QR Codes </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[45:32] Being Prepared for Unexpected Challenges </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[52:31] Western and English Saddle Preferences </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">[54:55] Coping with Personal Loss and Finding Love Again</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>