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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Informed Decisions
Last week we took a spontaneous family trip to scout out the area that the Navy has asked us to make our home for two […]
Lenses
I am not a photographer, but I appreciate a well-framed picture. I am not a painter, but I hang art that inspires me in places […]
Lift Operators
In a world of scarcity, we often speak of trade-offs, a tit for a tat, a quid for a quo, and finding the right balance. […]
Recruiting Culture
I am a big college football fan. I don’t identify with a specific team or school in part because I enjoy the pageantry and traditions […]
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 […]
I’m A Quid
There are many Latin phrases that are prominent in our language and given the fact that a large part of my job (really any job […]
Self-Limitation
Have you heard about the experiment done years ago on jumping frogs that were placed in jars with lids? To refresh your memory, the frogs had […]
(Never)Mind the Gap
Each of us has tried out for teams (sports or otherwise), applied for jobs, and/or extended an invitation to another. There are and always will […]
Dialoguers and Debaters
I enjoy thoughtful conversations on a wide range of topics and I am fortunate enough to have them with some extremely knowledgeable and passionate people. […]
“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 […]
Get Even Better Tours
I heard it again recently, two relatively senior Naval Officers talking about their personal involvement in helping someone be given the benefit of a “Get Well Tour.” […]
The Mirror is Telling
I have the pleasure of speaking with and to each new Information Warfare Officer via video-teleconference (VTC). This is an opportunity I was afforded based […]
Best Athlete
When a professional sports team drafts athletes to join their team, there are multiple strategies. Some choose to draft the “best athlete” available, others draft a player […]
Going Home
Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of going back to my hometown, Pleasanton, California. The purpose of the visit was to present a scholarship […]
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 […]
Shortcuts
Over the course of our life, we have likely been reminded that there are no shortcuts to meaningful achievement and that those who take shortcuts tend […]
Awards Worth Having
Whether it be a simple thank you, a trophy, monetary compensation, or something else, we all appreciate being recognized for a job well done. Personally, […]
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 […]
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 […]