Bountiful Results

I salute you!  Thank you for your service.  Thank you for your sacrifices.

One of my mentors is a retired 22 year veteran of the Army.  The lessons that I have learned from him have been priceless.  The Military is either actively insuring our freedom or training to be prepared for service of our nation’s needs.  They are the epitome of planning for bountiful results.  They understand every critical issue that they may face and prepare tirelessly for success in the event that they need to apply the training.  In the business world, if we have a bad day, we may lose some money or a customer.  On the battlefield, a bad day may cost some lives.

Some of the less obvious contributions our military has contributed to society have been:

• A standardization of the way things are to be done.  A sequence to follow each and every time.
• Leadership Standards – They breed leaders that will own their accountability and not leave a man behind.
• Integrity and a code of conduct.  I personally have not met a disrespectful veteran.
• Work ethic -  See the mission through to the end.
• Teamwork – The impossible is accomplished when many work together as one.
• Loyalty – They run toward their responsibilities, instead of running away.

I am wiser and more prepared because of the lessons that LJ has shared with me.  Do you know a veteran that you can learn from?

Please give our veterans the respect they deserve.  They have already done it for you.  HUA!

“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime”—Author unknown

This is one of my favorite quotes.  When I have an opportunity to teach something, I feel that it is a gift that will continue to give.  When we learn to “fish” we take a step closer to being more self reliant.  I do not know of anyone that has a greater stake in me being successful than myself.  I want to create every opportunity and open every door that I can.

There are many teachers out there in a wide range of topics.

Are you ready to go fishing?  Are you waiting for someone to bring you your next fish? The first part of getting bountiful results is having a need.  The next part is creating a plan.  Create a plan to fish for many years to come.

Another interesting tidbit about teaching that I enjoy is that when I am preparing the lesson or presentation,  I often learn even more.

All this talk about food is making me hungry.  I’m Goin Fishing.