by marshal | Feb 25, 2004 | Integrity, Lessons Learned, Truth
Recent board meetings brought critique of me that I did not like. In fact, my initial reaction was frustration and anger. But upon closer examination, what was said was true. I just did not want to hear the truth. When I evaluate myself, I like to put the best...
by marshal | Feb 18, 2004 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
"I used to talk much more to God, now I just listen and learn." These were words of a friend in the midst of the most difficult of circumstances. Listening requires a discipline of paying attention and hearing clearly. Transitioning from talking to listening...
by marshal | Feb 11, 2004 | Competence, Lessons Learned
"Chill!" – spoken in contemporary U.S. culture has nothing to do with temperature. As a slang expression, "chill" means to calm down or relax. Many words in today's lexicon possess traditional meanings, plus present – day slang...
by marshal | Feb 4, 2004 | Integrity, Lessons Learned, Purity, Truth
"You are ready to fly on your own," my flight instructor said as he told me to land. He proceeded to get out of the plane and told me to take off again. My heart raced. Terror struck. My confidence was no where to be found. What was I doing? Had I made a...
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