A goal should be measurable and something you have control over. For example, “Write a best selling book” may be a a desirable objective, but a more effective and attainable goal would be to “Write a 120 page nonfiction book on my experiences in aviation ready for submission to a book agent not later than … More TIP (To Improve Productivity): Goal setting
At some point in our lives we will all go through a crisis, probably several. The death of a spouse or parent or child, career transition, bankruptcy, divorce, serious illness… just a few examples. Wouldn’t it be a blessing to have a Christian friend walk with you during that lonely journey, to listen, share scripture, … More Discipleship: Stephen Ministry
We fail to plan. One of the most important and enduring life management principles I learned from Naval Aviation was the importance of planning and how it relates to success and a general sense of well being (reduced stress, anxiety, etc.). From the beginning of our training in Pensacola our Marine drill instructors drilled into … More We don’t plan to fail…
Leadership-management studies show that many people resolve to reach personal and business goals in the new year, but few do so in a formal or in an effectively accountable way. Some thoughts… Do you reflect upon your goals from the previous year in order to celebrate success and determine the reasons for success or failure … More New Year’s resolutions anyone?
Can shape, transform and sometimes save lives. I recently had a young Navy officer (a former student of mine at VP-30) tell me that a “Sea story” (technically an air story) that I had told to his class, had saved his aircrew’s life not too long ago in the Middle East. It seems that on a nighttime … More The stories we tell…
The life-changing power in powerful questions: https://vimeo.com/306833051
About life is the fact that I (and you) exist. The second most amazing thing is the fact that God desires communion with me and you. Take a few moments to ponder that reality. The fact that we ARE and that God loves us. Both thoughts are really quite unfathomable, therefore we tend not to … More Discipleship: The most amazing thing…
