Ever since memories of my youth living in California and driving betwixt Sacramento and Santa Rosa I have had a passion for traversing the great open roads of this country. While in many cases a road trip can be considered a more affordable vacation option for growing families it does make many things easier. Packing…
Category: Fulfillment
Becoming Resilient
I recently taught my six- and eight-year-olds how to play Nintendo Mario Kart, and I gave them some valuable lessons on how to be better and play the game well. One of those things I was teaching them was to look ahead on their screen and know the map and the road they’re on. You…
Our Sense of Urgency
When we evaluate ourselves daily, we should feel as if we accomplished something, profound or not, within that day. Our pride is fueled by how we see ourselves and how others perceive us. Our ambition in our lives is a catalyst for career growth. Limited ambition equals less likelihood of advancement. A declined probability for…
Resilience
One of the first things they teach you in the Army is resilience. The best way to teach this involves pain and discomfort. My many encounters with this lesson were ingrained in my mind, as was the point of most things the Army (or life) teaches you. Resilience is not handed to you when you…
Discovering Reality 