Will’s dad used to serve in the military. That was the place he learned about the importance of discipline. He worked hard every day, not just to support his family but also to control his own issues like drinking and aggressiveness. He had a small business called ACRAC, where they fixed air conditioners and refrigerators. Actually, many people called Will's dad "Daddio." As opposed to his military experience, he was an amiable, tall guy, always the life of the party. On the other hand, Will's mom, called "Mom-mom," was a well-educated woman who enjoyed playing the piano.

Having a proper understanding of discipline, Daddio decided it was time to teach his two sons, Will and his younger brother, an important lesson about self-control. He gave them a job: building a huge brick wall in front of his venue. To the young boys, it seemed like an impossibly large and never-ending task, and it took them a whole year to finish it.

When the kids felt overwhelmed and complained about the tough job, their father shared some wisdom that changed the way Will saw things forever: "There is no wall. There are only individual bricks."

The saying explains the concept that a lot of us tend to forget. When we have a big, long-term project, it can feel discouraging. But the trick is to break it down into smaller, doable steps – like just focusing on the next brick you need to lay. The idea of breaking tasks into smaller parts and focusing on what you can do immediately had a significant influence on the way young Will approached life. It made a notable difference in how he lived and pursued his goals.