He Didn't Say "No"

By Leon Daggs Jr.

He Didnt Say No is a book about dreaming a bigger dream, setting goals for yourself, and not allowing anyone or anything to set limits on what you can achieve. Its about faith, hope, and love. Its about being all that you can be and having the life that you want, no matter what someone else might say or think about you. Leon Daggs tells the story of his humble beginnings as a young boy growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, and how he overcame numerous obstacles on his road to success. Its an inspiring story deeply rooted in the American dream that with hard work, perseverance, and faith in God, you can truly achieve anything that you set your mind to and live a happy and successful life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 28, 2015
• ISBN: 9781496966490

Leon Daggs Jr.

Leon Daggs, Jr is President of Hub City Ford, Inc in Crestview, Florida, a position that he has held since January 1986. He is very active in community service in the Crestview community, as well as the surrounding areas. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, he has traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad. His dream of a military career ended after four years as a Navy officer. With a college degree and leadership experience from the military, he returned to the civilian workforce. For the next twenty years, he was employed by Proctor and Gamble, McDonnell Douglas, and Ford Motor Company. After seven years of management with Ford Motor Company, he decided to pursue the avenue of becoming a dealer. This was just a thought beyond reality that turned into a dream come true. Today, his time away from the dealership is spent with his family, fishing, and participating in civic activities in his community.

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He Didn't Say

No

By Leon Daggs Jr.

With Kathie R. Johnson

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This book is a work of non-fiction. Unless otherwise noted, the author and the publisher make no explicit guarantees as to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and in some cases, names of people and places have been altered to protect their privacy.

© 2015 Leon Daggs Jr. All rights reserved.

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Published by AuthorHouse   07/27/2015

ISBN: 978-1-4969-6650-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4969-6649-0 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015901284

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Contents

Foreword

Introduction

The Beginning

School Days

High School Life

College Life

Career Experiences

Parenthood

Return to

Civilian Life

Becoming a Ford Dealer

Leisure Time

Civic Organizations

Acknowledgements

Foreword

When my Dad told me that he was thinking of writing a book, I said that’s a nice idea. I quickly smiled thinking to myself of how it would be filled with his countless one liners and catch phrases and witty little sayings that those close to him have come to expect almost like clockwork. I giggled, wondering just how long of a book like that could end up being. Later, as the idea began to sink in, it truly intrigued me. You see, while I as the only son of Leon Daggs Jr., have been an up close and personal beneficiary to his experiences and knowledge, I have known only the view point of a child. Yes, taking my share of direction, advice, criticism and praise….did I mention criticism? But, all the while growing and developing along the way. At 45, now I have become mostly the product that my father has created, a successful, God fearing, hardworking, family oriented, business minded, humble, fun loving grow man that is deeply appreciative for all that I have. A man that is proud and privileged to be the son of Leon, someone my Dad likes to call…The winner of the genetic lottery! In his own funny way he’s right, He has achieved so much and enhanced so many thru just a chance meeting, that I find myself in awe wondering if it’s even possible for me to ever measure up to his standards. Many people are in search of greatness in their lives, they look everywhere to find it. Not only have I been given a path to follow, but it was forged by the very person that trains and pushes me every