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First Blog Post for The Resilient Worker
I don’t follow too many hard and fast rules in my life. Generally, I believe there are areas of gray and each decision and action is subject to change and interpretation depending on the circumstances. However, I do steadfastly adhere to two ironclad…
Just when we thought the Ryan Lochte circus was over, along comes the “Dancing With the Stars” debacle! Public embarrassment. Security guard takedowns. Vicious shouting matches. When you book Ryan Lochte these days, controversy and spectacle comes with the territory. And as much as I…
Fall is officially here and football season is in full swing in the USA (I have to qualify that now thanks to my new global audience!). Professional, college, high school and youth leagues all collide in a swirl of grit and athleticism. The…
I was playing golf with a few old friends last week and inadvertently stumbled upon yet another valuable lesson for the Resilient Worker! After striping what I thought was my first brilliant tee shot of the day (a blind, dogleg right), I walked up…
“Field of Dreams” is a classic American movie interweaving baseball, family and good old-fashioned Midwestern ideals. If you haven’t seen it (are there any of you out there?), it is absolutely worth a look. Love it! In the film, Kevin…
Happy Birthday, America! As those of us in the United States celebrate Independence Day, it is a perfect time to reflect on how we achieved our freedom and honor our Founding Fathers who made this freedom possible. George Washington. John…
The storied “Jesuit Poker Classic” took place this past weekend with its customary flair for drama and suspense. This Texas Hold ‘Em style card tournament pits rival high schools against each other in an all-or-nothing battle in honor of local Washington,…
Sorry for the tease. This post has nothing to do with the classic Bachman-Turner Overdrive song (although, it is racing through my head as I type). Taking Care of Business (“TCB”) is more of an Elvis Presley thing. The late,…
The Ancient Greeks have had such an incredible impact our modern American culture. They introduced lasting ideals and influences such as democracy, The Olympics, dramatic structure, legendary mythology and string music (Although “Yanni, Live at the Acropolis” did set them back a few generations!). But perhaps the…
I never want to let my guard down and become complacent. If you become complacent, you start feeling entitled. I’m ready to go dig ditches if I have to. Whatever I gotta do to provide for my family.–Mark Wahlberg The modern day…