 For 50 years, Julie has made safe digging a priority, connecting Illinois homeowners, farmers, contractors, and municipalities with utility companies to limit service interruptions, prevent personal injury, and save lives. Julie, before you dig.com. He ran for state office and was beaten. Started a business and failed. Ran for Congress and lost. But thankfully, Abraham Lincoln didn't give up. Persistence. Pass it on. From the Foundation for a Better Life at values.com.