As we take advantage of the vaccines and observe this unofficial beginning of summer, let's not forget what the Memorial Day celebration is about. It is to remember and honor the men and women in uniform who died in service to our country.
READ MORE »I recently posted a saying on social media that I keep in mind: “It doesn’t matter what others are doing. It matters what you are doing.” There is a corollary statement that is just as important in business and life: “It doesn’t matter what others are getting. It matters what you are getting.” Emphasizing this point in a business transaction some years ago helped me navigate a tense situation and close a very lucrative deal.
READ MORE »I love to read, and I read for different reasons. I scan the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution daily to keep up with the news. I love a great action novel in the genre of Tom Clancy or Vince Flynn. I read for information, education, and to try and become a better person. I read for nonspecific reasons, as well. While I have learned a lot from reading about many different things, my reading has also taught me one fundamental fact. Information and knowledge are no substitution for action.
READ MORE »A copilot who is under the tutelage of an accomplished captain is learning to make decisions. Making the right decisions increases his judgment capabilities and ultimately contributes to any flight's safe and efficient operation.
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