#104 - Paul McEnroe: Man Behind the Barcode

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