On a recent television show this question was asked of a social “expert” We have just moved into a new community, how can we make a good impression on our neighbors? The expert answered The most important thing is not to be different. People weird out when they meet people who are different. ‘Blend in’ he said, ‘be just like …
Don’t be Safe – Be Alive!
Be Safe! How many times have you used these words as someone left your home or office? Yet being safe may be a sure prescription to a stagnant life of boredom. There is no way to move forward in life, no way to love passionately, no way to be all that you can be and still be safe. What is one …
It Could Be Worse!
I hate to admit it, but one of the most terrifying movies I ever saw was Jurassic Park. It was the Tyrannosaurus rex that freaked me out. That screech sent chills down my spine. Every time I open an old ironing board in a hotel room, I hear the same sound and shudder. This animal was so big, the earth …
Distractions That Give You Traction!
Greetings from Alaska! I am supposed to be working on this ship. Each day I am required to make some kind of presentation. But I have wonderful distractions all around me. I realized that they are making me better. I am working better. I am happier! I am more excited about the responsibilities that await me when we return home! …
3 Dynamics that Determine Whether You Fly or Crash
I have been a pilot for 30 years. To earn my pilot’s license and soar over the rainbow, I had to learn what makes an airplane fly and what can bring it crashing to the ground. There are three dynamics that affect the flight of an airplane: thrust, lift and drag. The first two are absolutely necessary to make an …