Posts Tagged ‘wisdom’
Desperate Situation
I’ve been in several desperate situations over the years. There seemed to be no way out of them without great pain. There were times when it was painful. There was way more times that I often feared the worse-case-scenario and it never came to pass. The Lord has walked with me through some desperate situations…
Read MoreBoard of Directors
I have served on some board of directors and it was not always pleasant. I don’t feel like it’s my strong suit. I am a bit of a “triage” person. I have an opinion about how to fix things and how to get things moving. I’m not very patient when it comes to getting deep…
Read MoreAdvice
Over the years I have received a lot of unsolicited advice. There are times when I have to consider the “source” of the advice. Some people think they are the smartest and wisest person in the world. If you don’t believe me, just ask them! Good advice is when someone else has experienced what you’re…
Read MoreRestraint
There are so many times when I want to say what is on my mind. There have been other times when I want to strike back at someone who’s brought harm to me. I’ve picked up some wisdom from some great mentors over the years and they’ve taught me what it means to have great…
Read MoreFreedom
One of the effects of “Shelter In Place” is that is “feels like” we have lost our freedom. In some ways we are limited for sure. We must be careful not to cause harm to others by spreading this virus to those who are more vulnerable than others. Things are different, but there are still…
Read MoreDumb Decisions
I have made my share of dumb decisions. There times when I’m operating and making decisions with limited information. There are other times, when I simply chose the wrong option. I do think I’m in good company with others, but that don’t always make me feel good. The best decision I’ve ever made was trusting…
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