[July 18, 2022] I found it interesting that several psychologists, such as Dr. Jordan Peterson, have taken a close look at the emotion of resentment and given us some of their ideas of its utility. Here is a summary of what they tell us. Resentment is a key human motivation, and it’s a great teacher. Listening to your… Read More »
[July 17, 2022] Growing up, baseball was our game. Every boy in my school played it. We all played on a Little League team, we enjoyed pick-up baseball in the streets, and even while running through the backyards of our neighborhood. Sometimes we won, sometimes we lost. My dad’s advice, “It’s not whether you win or lose, but… Read More »
[July 16, 2022] Be like a Lion; that way, you walk with the awareness that nobody will mess with you. Stand up straight. Look directly ahead, and you will be feared. Learn to defend yourself in a fistfight and against others with weapons. Be like a lion; dangerous, courageous, willing to fight, a hunter, and perhaps someday, a… Read More »
[July 15, 2022] Sheila Qualls of AlphaNews1 has some shocking analysis of what is happening in St. Paul. A video caught several children acting like grown-ups (all the worse characteristics). It sets the stage for grooming children for crimes in their future. A short video, one of the most shocking things I have seen in a long time,… Read More »
[July 14, 2022] Inevitably, there are tragedies in life. They are unavoidable; the death of a loved one, terminal cancer, serious injury, etc. As free human beings, we have two primary choices in the face of tragedy. One is the nihilist, who would believe there is nothing to do but accept a world destined for destruction. The other… Read More »
[July 13, 2022] Hummmmm, I’ve been hinting about changing the direction of my leadership blog for several months. For regular readers, you certainly noticed some changes; more are due to appear over the next several weeks. What is this all about? Why would I change my blog, when it has been successful? The truth is, I’ve wanted to… Read More »
[July 12, 2022] It is no accident that families share a common bond. Families have similar interests, wants, and needs. Since the most ancient of times, families have been and remain the center of every human’s existence. And that is why I was gone for a week; to be with my elderly parents. While there, we watched the… Read More »
[July 11, 2022] Ancient tales can teach us much about ourselves and propel our puny understanding of the world to a higher level. The tale of Sleeping Beauty, popularized in the Disney movie Sleeping Beauty (1959), is one such story that can teach us something about leadership. There is an evil element in our world populated by humans… Read More »
[July 3, 2022] Heads up! I’m taking a week off to visit family. This week will be the first time I’ve taken off this many days in a row since I began this blog more than eight years ago. Even when I was in the hospital, I didn’t take a full week off. I’ll be enjoying the time. … Read More »
[July 2, 2022] Why do people join the U.S. military? Deep down, if you don’t know the answer, then you are not in sync with our country. Young folks join the military to be part of a noble goal to protect and defend the nation; military recruiting efforts tell them so. They may say they join for the… Read More »