by marshal | Aug 3, 2005 | Competence, Lessons Learned
Living in Budapest, Hungary provided a super venue for bicycling. Riding the paths along the Danube River with my daughters brought me great joy. However, no one ever confused me with Lance Armstrong. Interesting that no one has commented that I have a cyclist's...
by marshal | Jun 8, 2005 | Competence, Lessons Learned
"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors." This Ethiopian proverb suggests that life lessons are often best learned during difficult times. Intellectually I can understand this thought, however, my soul is often troubled in the midst of turbulence. Usually...
by marshal | Mar 9, 2005 | Competence, Lessons Learned, Priorities
Speed and efficiency have always been a priority for me. My life and activity level may at times seem harried and frenzied to those observing. But the ability to plan my schedule, accomplish much with efficient effort and minimize the time involved has always been a...
by marshal | Jan 5, 2005 | Competence, Lessons Learned
I've been reading a biography of the life of Albert Schweitzer (Albert Schweitzer: The Man and His Mind by George Scaver, 1947). My view of Dr. Schweitzer has always been a romantic tale. A brilliant man with multiple earned doctoral degrees....
by marshal | Nov 24, 2004 | Competence, Lessons Learned, Stewardship
During the communist era in central and Eastern Europe, work was of great importance. Quality and efficiency, however, were often overlooked, and consume interests ignored. Even with much effort and work, the product was, at times, unsatisfactory. Applying this to my...
by marshal | Sep 1, 2004 | Competence, Lessons Learned
Living in Budapest, Hungary provided a super venue for bicycling. Riding the paths along the Danube River with my daughters brought me great joy. However, no one ever confused me with Lance Armstrong. Interesting that no one has commented that I have a cyclist's...
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