160 years ago today, April 6, 1862, at the end of the first day of fighting at the Battle of Shiloh, Brig. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman had lost his will to fight. The other subordinate commanders were organizing for retreat. Sherman found Grant near Pittsburg Landing, huddled there, his sodden collar turned up in a futile attempt to ward off the rain, his saturated slouch hat pulled down over his head...
Gratitude – The Key to Financial Balance*
Most of us, if asked, would admit that we want more than we already have. Whether money, relationships, career, or possessions, we're wired to "reach" for more. This isn't always a bad thing. Considering the innovation we've experienced over the past 100 years, and how it's improved life for so many, I'm grateful that we keep reaching …
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Universal Traits Define Great Leaders by Harvey Mackay*
A young prince, deposed when an enemy overran his kingdom, fled to a neighboring realm where a friend ruled as king. He hoped his friend would grant him a new kingdom. Instead the king gave him 100 sheep. Surprised and puzzled, the prince took his sheep out to a field. Soon a pack of wolves …
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Leaders can’t lead from the rear–by Jay Lorenzen
George C. Marshall had seen it too often. In WWI, generals and their aides—far from the sound of guns and the dirty faces of their front-line troops—laid out maps and devised plans disconnected from reality. They ruled over the distant battlefield from comfortable chateaus, moving men and machines as if they were pieces on a …
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How to Approach 2022
I saw this today and thought it was a great way to approach the year!
Never Stop Getting Better*
Tom Brady, NFL Quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Do you know what makes someone worthy of the title “greatest of all time” or GOAT? It’s so much more than natural talent, excellent coaching, or dumb luck. No, it’s the constant effort to improve. Even those at the top of their game must keep getting better no …
Fame vs. Impact: Do You Remember Their Names?*
*By Randy Alcorn, October 8, 2021 Being a hero is something entirely different than being a celebrity. Fame is one thing. Virtue is another. The two aren't even remotely related. In fact, the more famous you become the harder it is to cultivate and retain virtue. Celebrities are just people with good looks, talent, money, and …
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Our Relationship with Money*
This is from a weekly e-newsletter I read from Sound Mind Investing, under their Round Up from the web. ".... But, in my opinion, humility alone isn’t enough to have a successful relationship with money. After writing a book on money a few years ago, I did a number of radio interviews. In one interview …
It’s Never Too Late To Appreciate by Harvey Mackay*
Once upon a time there was a little dog that was unhappy with his life. As he lay in his backyard, he spotted a cat on top of a wall. “I wish I could climb walls like that cat!” he thought. Walking by a pond, the dog saw a goldfish swimming in the water. “I …
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Try These 4 Thanksgiving Resources*
American Thanksgiving falls in the month of November. So we spend a lot of time thinking about the importance of gratefulness and ways we can carry our thanksgiving into the rest of the year. If you live in a country that celebrates Thanksgiving—or you just want to get a little better at being thankful yourself—we …
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