I am perfectly happy watching trucks, trains, cars, boats, and planes go in circles with my 4-year-old aboard, especially when there are no lines.
Month: July 2013 (Page 1 of 2)
It’s good to experience the beauty and danger of real river rapids and steep rock chasms.
Having my 19-year-old niece articulate keen insights about her own life and broader human experience was as refreshing as it was remarkable.
Cooking with an open camp grill requires a lot of charcoal and time to get hot.
Calmly working out alternatives after a breakdown 400 miles from home makes it a memorable adventure rather than just a long, painful day.
Classroom-style seating does not promote interactive dialogue – especially if your literally in a classroom.
Not having great coffee available for an all-day training session is lame; not having any coffee is inexcusable.
During times of change (which is always!) only repetitive and intentional communication can begin to counter the void that fills with fear and anxiety.
A great partner is invaluable in projects…and in life.
Father-son stuff is especially tricky in business.
The local zoo isn’t very big but it’s just right for a 4-year-old and his dad.
If you’re not curious, you can’t learn.
It’s hard to know whether to quit or push forward hard when both choices are available.
Taking notice of opportunities doesn’t matter if you don’t take action.
Even if you’re not sure they can or will get it for you, ask for things you don’t have time to get yourself.
When no one does anything especially outstanding in the game, recognize the guy with an outstanding career.
He doesn’t know how to communicate effectively but he’s trying.
Going 35-45 mph with a couple of lights beats stop-and-go for miles on the highway…thanks GPS!
If you’re going to get a live band for your open house, go all out and get one with a steel guitar, fiddle, and banjo!
You can never lose the return on your investment in others.