Posts Tagged ‘growth’
Wise
I have always thought for the most part, that when you get older, you get wiser. As I get older, I realize that is not necessarily true. Older people have more experiences. Older people probably should be wise with all the lessons learned, but sometimes they are not wise. I don’t think wisdom is accidental…
Read MoreMystery Growth
I’m amazed and thankful to the people who farm the land and grow food. My father-in-law grows a big garden each year. I do pitch in and help when he needs my help. He grows corn, green beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, okra, squash and more. It requires a lot of preparation and planning. He sometimes purchases…
Read MoreNews Travels
I remember the morning of September 11, 2001, like it was yesterday. I was in the church office working and someone called to tell us about the first plane hitting one of the towers in New York. We immediately got to a television to hear about it and then the second plane hit. The news…
Read MoreMistake
I’ve made too many mistakes in my life to count and I’m sure I will make more in the time I have left on earth. A mistake is “an action or judgement that is misguided or wrong”. I have not made a lot of intentional mistakes, but I still have made some mistakes out of…
Read MoreDeep Commitment
I have had relationships over the years that have developed into deep friendships. I feel like the richest man on earth when it comes to family, friends and colleagues. I think one of the things that makes my life so rich and full is the depth of commitment that we have to one another. I…
Read MoreConfrontation
Some people hate confrontation and others seem to thrive on it. I would probably fit in the former “camp”, but I have learned that is necessary in most any level of leadership. Confrontation is a relative of accountability. If someone desires to be held accountable to me for something, at some point, I will need…
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