You may have recognized that all of the motivational sayings are part of an image that includes a unique stylized logo. That logo comes, in part, from the company logo I had designed more than ten years ago. It had a very specific symbolic meaning explained below. After you understand what the original logo meant,…
If you look back at the first two posts in the motivational category (where you’re reading this too), you’ll see the first two: Just Don’t Quit and You Don’t Have To Like It (You just have to do it). This one? Ignore the distractions; focus on the goal! One of the most respected military units…
Army basic training taught me some really valuable lessons… although I have to admit that at the grand old age of eighteen I really didn’t appreciate the lessons. Now, a bit later in life, I understand them more and therefore appreciate them – sometimes quite a bit. One of those lessons learned is held in…
For ten years now the show NCIS has been a fairly popular show. Leroy Jethro Gibbs or more simply “Gibbs” has been quoting rules and teaching them to his team all that time. Some I agree with; some I don’t, but “Gibbs’ Rules” finally inspired me to write out some of my own. Rule number…
As I type this it’s Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2006. Two days ago, November 10th was the Marine Corps’ Birthday (231st). Happy Birthday Marines! I’m proud to have to call my older brothers on that day and wish them all a Happy Birthday since all four served as Marines and two even retired from the…