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George McMahan
Wisdom to
Emulate
by Emerson Head
eorge McMahan In 1994, George made one of Today, George is in the process
is someone whose the most pivotal decisions of his of passing his business on to his
Glife story reflects life when he chose to change daughter, a transition that reflects
determination, adaptability, and directions entirely and enter both his trust in her and his
a deep commitment to both his the land development industry. desire to spend more time at his
community and his values, and Selling his motor shop and going ranch in his hometown, enjoying
interviewing him gave me insight all in on land development was a slower pace of life after decades
into how experiences, mindset, a risk, but one guided by his of hard work.
and hard work can shape a instincts and strong work ethic,
successful and meaningful life. and it ultimately paid off. George
George was born in Smithville, became extremely successful and
Texas, and although he did not played a major role in shaping
always live in Lubbock, the city modern Lubbock, developing
eventually became central to who much of the city and designing
he is today. In 1962, he moved and paving Milwaukee Avenue,
to Lubbock to attend Texas Tech along with the neighborhoods
University, a decision that would surrounding it.
unknowingly set the foundation
for the rest of his life. Despite the challenges he has
faced, George remains an
While George did not complete optimistic person who believes
his time at Texas Tech, he chose in seeing the glass half full and
to remain in Lubbock, where encourages others to “try to fill it
he went on to start a Honda up”—a mindset that has clearly
motorcycle business. During this guided both his personal and
time, he built a family, marrying professional life. He is motivated
and raising two children, while by helping people while also
continuing to work in the motor making money, believing the two
industry for many years. can and should coexist.
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