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Connecting the Dots

Sean Heritage

Dots signify two things. First, they represent the milestones, large and small, happy and sad, we enjoy throughout the journey of life.
They additionally symbolize disparate pieces of data that by themselves mean far less than they do in the aggregate. This forum is all about celebrating the lessons of life, enjoying the journey, and making sense of things along the way. Our quality of life and the value we deliver have everything to do with how deliberate we are in...
Connecting the Dots

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It’s Not About the Board

It’s Not About the Board

Two weeks ago, we took our first real family adventure since moving to California last August. I am not proud of the fact that it […]

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Empathetic Advice

Empathetic Advice

I enjoy learning from others and at the same time I enjoy sharing what I learn with others. Most of the time this transaction is […]

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The New Guy

The New Guy

I thoroughly enjoy being the new guy on the team. There are zero expectations that you know anything and there is every expectation that you […]

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Vacations: Being, Frequency, and Brothers

Vacations: Being, Frequency, and Brothers

Vacations don’t come often in our house. Sure I take time off from work and, yes, we take trips away from our home, but rarely […]

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Got Game?

Got Game?

“Gamers are hermits.” “Gamers do not effectively navigate reality.” “Gaming is a complete waste of time.” I grew up playing video games, but by today’s […]

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Capable Decision Makers

Capable Decision Makers

Last week, my son told me that in his estimation every day is the same. Each day consists of the same activities within the house […]

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Outside the Pool

Outside the Pool

This last weekend was the All-City Swim Meet and the culmination of my son’s third year of swimming on the neighborhood team. Three years ago […]

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The Satisfaction Bar

The Satisfaction Bar

Last weekend was yet another one spent at the swimming pool. I must admit I enjoy weekends like that. My wife and I get to […]

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Anchor Points

Anchor Points

While driving with my son last week, we were in need of gas. We neared a gas station selling unleaded for $2.39 a gallon. As we […]

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Outcomes

Outcomes

Anyone who is familiar with the Star Wars movies is likely even more familiar with the little green Jedi master, Yoda. If you’re anything like […]

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“About Time” Moments

“About Time” Moments

We’ve all had those moments in life of sudden realization, inspiration, insight, recognition, or comprehension. And most of us aspire to have many more of […]

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Permission to Suck

Permission to Suck

Last Friday, my wife sent me an e-mail that contained a time, an address, and these words “Guest speaker Megan McArdle will discuss her new […]

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Helicopter Leadership

Helicopter Leadership

A military is able to project power through mere presence, the police often maintain order and nearly always alter behavior just by being within our […]

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I Hope This Works…

I Hope This Works…

Though my personal interest in video games disappeared long ago, my son considers the time he spends playing them amongst his favorite. As a means […]

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Creating Firsts

Creating Firsts

One of the many cool things about being a parent is watching your child experience things for the first time. Odds are most of us […]

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Being There

Being There

We all live “busy” lives and we make numerous decisions each day about how we choose to spend our most precious resource, time. Some of […]

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Practice To Become

Practice To Become

I remember being told this throughout my childhood and continue to hear it today… Practice Makes Perfect! I appreciate the message and make that philosophy […]

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Operate Forward (Guest Post)

Operate Forward (Guest Post)

LTJG Jason Pawlak is an Information Warfare Officer originally from Mason, Ohio.  After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Computer Science, […]

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Be Safe?  No, Be Smart!

Be Safe? No, Be Smart!

I hear it all too often, but you won’t hear me say it…”Be safe!” We hear parents tell their children before they head out for […]

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Try, and Mean It!

Try, and Mean It!

I have had the pleasure of spending lots of time with my wife and son during this transition period.  We’ve played, we’ve worked, we’ve explored, […]

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