Posts Tagged ‘counsel’
Counsel Rejected
I’ve always been a fan of TV shows that feature attorneys. I used to watch Perry Mason (I know that this “dates” me a bit!) and Matlock and most recently Law & Order. I realized a long time ago that there are times our legal system fails, but it really the best thing we’ve…
Read MoreSeek Counsel
I believe that great leaders surround themselves with great people. I know that the buck stops with the leader, but it’s critical that they have good counsel to have a good understanding to what the decision is about and the effects or “fall out” from their decision. King David grew into a tremendous leader. The…
Read MoreYoung & Stupid
I’m not going to name names other than myself but I do agree with the fact that when we are young, we do stupid things. We certainly say stupid things as well. I remember a stupid thing I did while in High School and I’m embarrassed to think I could get away with it. I…
Read MoreRejecting Counsel
I have seen instances when a person hires an attorney for counsel on a legal matter and then ignore the advice given them by their own attorney. I have also see people seek counsel from a counselor regarding a deeply personal matter only to ignore the advice given. I sometimes think that the reason…
Read MoreProfoundly Simple But Wise
I like things that are fairly simple. For example, if I purchase something that needs to be assembled, I will first look to see if I can figure out how to put it together. If it has a lot of parts, I will read the step-by-step directions. I have learned over the years that…
Read MoreI Want What I Want
I have learned that I’m actually a pretty selfish person. I really want the biggest bowl of ice cream and the largest piece of cake. I want to go first most every time. I want to win at any competition that I’m in. I want more money. I want more fame. I want what I…
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