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The truth does exist – find it

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Isenheim Altarpiece
04 Sep
2016

Do not fall for the concept that all truth is relative. Or that there is no such thing as universal […]

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You cannot change others – do not try

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Monarch Butterfly emerging from it's chrysalis
04 Sep
2016

You cannot change someone else. Do not waste your time trying. Some people feel like they have the power to […]

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Play to win, but always play fair

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Lance Armstrong Interview photo
28 Aug
2016

We live in a competitive world, and my desire is for you both to succeed. Play hard, give your all, […]

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Do your best – apply yourself

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Michael Phelps with medal
19 Aug
2016

Do your best.  Don’t be satisfied with just “going through the motions”.  I am a big believer in applying yourself, […]

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Heroes do exist – here is one

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Captain Humayan Khan
05 Aug
2016

This week there has been a lot of talk about Captain Humayun Khan, an American hero. His father’s comments at […]

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Remember who you are – a Ranger

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Ranger Tab Best Ranger Competition
31 Jul
2016

You will face many obstacles during your life. Some are easy to overcome, and others will vex you. You will […]

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Express love to your children

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Derek Redmond
24 Jul
2016

My father was a pretty quiet person. During my youth, it was rare that he would raise his voice, and […]

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Have a good time, don’t be miserable to be around

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Goofy Baseball picture at Nationals Park
17 Jul
2016

When you walk around these days – one thing you will notice is that a lot of people are not […]

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Talk with your feet, not with your mouth

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Lionel-Messi-Four-Ballon-DOur
10 Jul
2016

My father was my soccer coach for many years. Like most in his generation, he never played the game growing […]

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Attitudes are contagious

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US Army-Paratroopers
04 Jul
2016

My first duty assignment as a new US Army Infantry Officer was with the 82nd Airborne Division. My arrival at […]

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