Lowell Grand Banks Dory Model “All I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” – John Mansfield I’m not a sailor. It’s not that I don’t enjoy it, it never comes up as an opportunity in my daily life. But I love boats, especially the tall ships of the past. …… Continue reading Building Boats, Life Lessons
Sometimes I catch myself drifting back in time. Thinking of a moment in my past and thinking how good things were. For me, it’s playing little league baseball, riding our bikes around the neighborhood, or just goofing off with friends. It’s something we all do at some point in time. Reflecting on something positive and…… Continue reading The Good Old Days
A wise man once said nothing. I saw this quote a while back, and found that it really spoke to me. As an inherent quiet and somewhat introverted person, I can identify with the deeper meaning. I’ve been around, worked with, and worked for people who loved to brag and boast. Listening to these people,…… Continue reading The Wisdom of Silence
I’m an amateur historian. Actually, I have a bachelor’s degree in history, and it has always been a topic I found extremely interesting. Growing up, I read my fair share of books about World War II, aviation history, American history, etc… So naturally, when I got into college, this was a degree that fascinated me.…… Continue reading I, Historian
The concept of mindfulness may bring about thoughts of Buddhist monks, mastering the practice or meditation on a journey to enlightenment and wisdom. Perhaps the old monk at the top of the mountain, meditating on the meaning of life comes to mind. Focusing on a single thought or idea, as we empty out of minds…… Continue reading A Life of Mindfulness
I’m a firm believer in adopting a mindset that looks at what can be done. I see opportunities to learn and grow everywhere, if we choose to see them that way. In work and life, I’ve known many that would see challenges as opportunities to overcome, and I’ve known many that see what can’t be…… Continue reading Focus on What You Can Do
Some of my great childhood memories included building and playing with Lego sets. These bright and colorful building blocks could be pieced together to build elaborate and complex objects. You could follow the provided instructions to build something straight out the box, or as I obtained more and more sets, I would combine all the…… Continue reading The Little Pieces of Life
As I watched the final round of The Open Championship, I wondered if the two top contenders going down the stretch had one any of golf’s majors. I enjoy when someone can celebrate their first big win as a professional. This year, Shane Lowry won handily, and raised the Claret Jug for his first major…… Continue reading Celebrate Your Accomplishments
Think of life as just a long string of learning opportunities. Individuals learn and grow through all stages of life, experiences building upon experiences. Humans are simply a culmination of what they have learned and experienced from birth until death. Learning derives from experience. When someone fails an exam in school, the lesson learned is…… Continue reading Embrace All Learning Examples
I was asked recently from a college student about how to get an internship position, and took some time to share my advice and recommendations. One of the problems in the business and technology world is entry level positions do not seem to be truly entry level in terms of requirements. Many entry level positions…… Continue reading Internship: Getting Experience
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