“Diesel-Burning Linemen, Texaco Fires & Useless Jobs: Kent Hance’s Labor Day Wisdom”

📣 “What’s the most valuable math you’ll ever learn—and how does it shape your future?”

In this Labor Day edition of Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Kent kicks off with a powerful saying: “The most valuable math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of your present decisions.” From there, it’s a whirlwind of stories, insights, and classic Kent humor.

This episode blends economic history, personal anecdotes, and cultural commentary:

• Kent reflects on his first job at age 13 at JB and Frank’s Texaco, where he learned the value of hard work, customer service, and how to answer the phone like a pro.
• A fiery tale involving a bobtail truck, potatoes, and a peg-legged fireman named Ruben Mayfield.
• A deep dive into the 2008 market crash, its political ripple effects, and the housing bubble that changed everything.
• A hilarious rundown of “useless jobs” including influencers, life coaches, and bathroom attendants—plus a $20 lesson in a Paris restroom.
• Commentary on natural disasters, from tornadoes to tsunamis, and why hurricanes still rank high on the fear scale.
• A look at the Longhorns’ tough weekend in Columbus and Kent’s colorful take on Ohio State’s massive linemen.

Notable Quotes:

• “I was looking for a job when I found this one.”
• “Do you know who I am?”—the worst thing a politician can say.
• “Go to the hospital or the sawmill?”—Ruben Mayfield after losing his wooden leg.
• “They probably had to burn diesel instead of eating things.”

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