When you’re not in it for yourself then you can say you are truly committed. Why would a young man or woman join the military toady? Well let me let you in on a secret; it’s not for the money.
It’s for pride of country, proud to be an American!
Would you be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice if you weren’t really that committed? No, if you did it for the money we would have to question your commitment.
It’s not for everyone, but until you have served selflessly you don’t understand the sacrifice it takes. It’s often said they don’t raise the youth like they used too and today’s young soldiers present some new leadership challenge because they weren’t taught a lot of things at home.
The best thing we can teach the next generation is how to think for themselves. I count it a pleaser to give them that opportunity. I think every teen today should at least devote 4 years of public service to their country if for nothing else for the life experience and to grow up and learn responsibility real fast.
Take some time today to remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice so you could enjoy the freedoms that you have today.
Proud to Serve!
07 September 2009
04 September 2009
Priorities
Your priorities are a window into your heart. The things that are most important to you are what get done. The things that get forgotten, put off or you just don’t have time for really are not that important to you.
We may argue that point but the sad truth is that we would have to agree with it. Our relationships, mental outlook and motives determine our priorities. Weather we are selfish or selfless, Generous or money hungry. What drives you, help set your priorities.
Life is going to happen regardless of whether you’re ready or not. A failure to plan your day and set your priorities is a plan to fail. Today is going to come and go and that’s one less day that you have. It’s up to you to determine what you get out of the day.
Some just let life happen to them and they really don’t have any priorities. Funny thing is they don’t have any goals or aspirations either and they get exactly what they ask for. NOT much!
We may argue that point but the sad truth is that we would have to agree with it. Our relationships, mental outlook and motives determine our priorities. Weather we are selfish or selfless, Generous or money hungry. What drives you, help set your priorities.
Life is going to happen regardless of whether you’re ready or not. A failure to plan your day and set your priorities is a plan to fail. Today is going to come and go and that’s one less day that you have. It’s up to you to determine what you get out of the day.
Some just let life happen to them and they really don’t have any priorities. Funny thing is they don’t have any goals or aspirations either and they get exactly what they ask for. NOT much!
02 September 2009
Status quo
Challenge the status quo norm with out of the box thinking. If you don’t try something different you never get out of the rut you’re in! Status quo is often thought of as a security blanket. It may suck but at least we know what to expect. We steadily complain about it but nobody wants to change it.
Its funny we all agree it’s not working but we don’t want to be that guy who breaks from the pack and offers up a new idea because before you even get half of the idea out of your mouth someone will say “That will never work” instead of brainstorming and saying that a good start and if we tweak it we can make it work!
In whatever it is if you don’t agree with the change at least agree we need to do something different to get out of this rut and if you six feet under quit digging. If the shoe fits wear it. Be a part of the solution not a naysayer who adds to the problem.
If you’re going to complain, bring a solution and propose a change. For the good of the people be willing to compromise to make progress. One day I plan to run for office!
Its funny we all agree it’s not working but we don’t want to be that guy who breaks from the pack and offers up a new idea because before you even get half of the idea out of your mouth someone will say “That will never work” instead of brainstorming and saying that a good start and if we tweak it we can make it work!
In whatever it is if you don’t agree with the change at least agree we need to do something different to get out of this rut and if you six feet under quit digging. If the shoe fits wear it. Be a part of the solution not a naysayer who adds to the problem.
If you’re going to complain, bring a solution and propose a change. For the good of the people be willing to compromise to make progress. One day I plan to run for office!
01 September 2009
Contemplation
Contemplate; gather facts, review then plan. Here I sit contemplating retirement. It’s exciting and scary! I’ve had some really good conversation in the last few weeks and have heard some real different mentalities of how to look at it. So I’m still gathering facts and reviewing but starting to see the light reveal itself.
I will have my Bachelors of Science in Organizational Management sometime in early 2010. 20 years in January 2011. Thought process is 61 days of terminal leave with a target retirement date of 19Nov10. It’s a Friday morning the week before thanksgiving.
If I get out, I would start my Masters in Environmental Science at UNLV in Jan 2011 and my GI Bill would pay for everything. Go to class at night so I can do my research and smooze during the day. I’m trying to get an internship with the department of Energy or the Environmental research division, both at Nellis AFB. That’s plan A.
Plan B. Stay in, Uncle makes my house payment, pays for my Masters and I could possible advance to E-8. I would have to make 1 or 2 deployments. Then use my GI Bill to get a doctorate when I get out. My retirement check would go up slightly each year.
The question is if I’m going to go after a second retirement with the federal government the window of opportunity is small. The latest I would need to get in there is by the time I’m 45. That is 2 retirements at 65 and at least 20 years to enjoy them. Or 10 good years at Masters or Doctorate pay and I wouldn’t need a second retirement. What’s your 2 cents?
I will have my Bachelors of Science in Organizational Management sometime in early 2010. 20 years in January 2011. Thought process is 61 days of terminal leave with a target retirement date of 19Nov10. It’s a Friday morning the week before thanksgiving.
If I get out, I would start my Masters in Environmental Science at UNLV in Jan 2011 and my GI Bill would pay for everything. Go to class at night so I can do my research and smooze during the day. I’m trying to get an internship with the department of Energy or the Environmental research division, both at Nellis AFB. That’s plan A.
Plan B. Stay in, Uncle makes my house payment, pays for my Masters and I could possible advance to E-8. I would have to make 1 or 2 deployments. Then use my GI Bill to get a doctorate when I get out. My retirement check would go up slightly each year.
The question is if I’m going to go after a second retirement with the federal government the window of opportunity is small. The latest I would need to get in there is by the time I’m 45. That is 2 retirements at 65 and at least 20 years to enjoy them. Or 10 good years at Masters or Doctorate pay and I wouldn’t need a second retirement. What’s your 2 cents?
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