Asking Readers for their Opinion

By | January 31, 2022

[January 31, 2022]  For years now, I’ve been asked to give advice to young men and women about how to live a successful life.  I’m humbled by their requests but like all people, I have a biased view.  Now, I am asking my readers to please give me their input.  What do you think is important to have… Read More »

Why You Should Pursue Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management

By | January 29, 2022

[January 29, 2022]  The advanced diploma in leadership and management is to help school principals and aspiring school principals gain the skills and information they need to succeed in today’s rapidly changing educational environment. People study online for a variety of reasons. You may want to advance or change careers while keeping your current job, or your location… Read More »

Tell Stories of Heroes

By | January 28, 2022

[January 28, 2022]  You advance the human spirit when telling a story.  Telling stories of heroes is a skill that is a must-have.  Stores have been told since humans walked in the wild long long ago.  Stories help us know who we are and where we are going. One such story has long been part of my family’s… Read More »

Hey, Watch This!

By | January 27, 2022

[January 27, 2022]  If you’re a guy, you’ve heard this before.  One of your good buddies is about to do something “exciting” and probably very stupid.  The first time I remember it being said was by my childhood friend, Wilson.  “Hey, watch this!” as he jumped about 20 feet off an old trestle railroad bridge.  We were about… Read More »

A Message for Young Adults

By | January 26, 2022

[January 26, 2022]  For those young adults interested in making themselves a better person, getting fulfillment from life, or making a difference in the world, today is the right time for you. You are beginning your journey into adulthood; congratulations.  The fact that you are reading this article is testimony to your desire to be better than you… Read More »

Negative Charisma?  Kamala Harris

By | January 25, 2022

[January 25, 2022]  The idea of ‘negative charisma’ has been popular these past few years.  But is it something real for legitimate discussion, or is it just a way of describing someone you don’t like?  Several pundits say that VP Kamala Harris has negative charisma.  Does she? True enough, I am a cheerleader for learning lessons from leaders… Read More »

How to Know Yourself

By | January 24, 2022

[January 24, 2022]  The Greeks had a maxim, “know thyself.”  This maxim, of course, was not new in the time of the Greeks.  The importance of knowing yourself as the basis of a successful life goes back into the darkness of human antiquity.  It is a story that repeatedly resonates.  Why?  Because it’s true. How do we come… Read More »

Reading List (Update):  a WW2 Novel

By | January 23, 2022

[January 23, 2022]  Since America’s stunning self-inflicted debacle in Afghanistan, there has been a growing interest in the Soldier.  What is he thinking, what are his deprivations, his fears and desires, loves, and why would a person ever consider the role of a soldier, Marine, sailor, airman, or coastguardsman?  This thinking is wrapped up with the “woke” military… Read More »

The Devil in Baggy Pants

By | January 22, 2022

[January 22, 2022]  A message for men.  You have only two choices in life.  Be a real man and walk with the Devil or be a wimp and live a life of hatred and misery.  There is no in-between.  American hero James Megellas of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment decided that walking with the Devil was not enough. … Read More »