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 …
Is This Word Destroying Us?
I recently visited the “Fortress of the Bear” sanctuary in Alaska where cubs who have lost their mothers are rescued and nourished. In Alaska, it is illegal to return a cub to the wild if its mother has been killed. The law requires that cubs be destroyed. The sanctuary was conceived to save the cub’s lives. Originally they wanted to …
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 …
Welcome Home
After 50 years of service in Africa, a weary missionary couple descended the gangplank of their boat. Their disembarking was delayed by a throng of press and well-wishers welcoming president Theodore Roosevelt back from his most recent safari.
Four Habits of Highly Successful Children and a Few Adults
We live in a world where competition for good jobs and solid relationships is intense! Unfortunately some simple habits that once defined our society and prepared men and women to excel in those endeavors have all but disappeared. I spotted this trend decades ago and decided to teach my children and grandchildren those habits. I hope you will be inspired …