Quotes

Positively Positive

During my life I have experienced the death of a spouse, death of brothers, job loss, hardest military training in the world, divorce, war, poverty, and betrayal of friends & family.  The positive attitude I developed changed everything.  How?  Some people say religion is for the weak minded.  I completely disagree.  It was my faith that was tested and solidified…

Lonely in Leadership

Well, you’re not alone.  Oftentimes, good leaders find themselves on the fringes of popularity because in leadership… YOU CAN’T MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY! We have to be courageous and willing to risk making unpopular decisions. As a recovering people pleaser I had to learn this lesson the hard way in the SEAL Teams.  If you try to make everyone like you….…

Power of Perspective

A person’s perspective is very powerful.  It can become their reality.  The difference between success and failure is how you view your situation.  BUDS (Basic Underwater Demolition School) has an 80-90% attrition rate.  Most guys quit because they don’t have the proper perspective.  They can’t see the end goal or the light at the end of the tunnel because they…