by marshal | Mar 29, 2012 | Competence, Lessons Learned
Recently, I went with an auto mechanic to a junk yard looking for a Volvo auto part. Entering his world was fascinating as I witnessed his joy. He saw in junk car parts potential for renovation and use. What I saw as junk he saw as having value. If I could have...
by marshal | Mar 22, 2012 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
I dislike the contemporary culture that breeds a sense of entitlement UNLESS I am the one receiving the entitlement. Actually, I get frustrated when I don't get what I want as if I am entitled to certain things or situations. When I get what I want, I am smug;...
by marshal | Mar 15, 2012 | Lessons Learned, Purity
Rolex watches, Gucci pocketbooks, Nike and Under Armour sports apparel filled the street market in Delhi, India. Surrounded by this merchandise, I never for a moment thought that these articles selling for a fraction of the cost of the real thing were anything but...
by marshal | Mar 8, 2012 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
I was in Delhi, India and my wife, Pamela, was home in Pennsylvania. Our telephone conversation started with "It is 6 am Saturday morning, what time is it for you?" She answered "It is 7:30 pm Friday night." Suddenly I realized that I was in...
by marshal | Mar 1, 2012 | Competence, Lessons Learned
I have heart disease. Over the years my cardiologist, motivated by his desire to prevent a heart attack, has regularly scheduled me for an exercise stress test. Can I make a confession? I don't like the stress test. It usually is done on a work day (when I am very...
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