In my lifetime, I’ve seen firsthand several true friendships formed and sustained relationships in the corridors of power. One stands out as a gold standard of what can be achieved when mutual trust, respect, and open communications are alive and well in a relationship. My reference point is the friendship of Winfield Dunn and John…
Avoid the Mulberry Bush at All Cost
The year was 1961. The place was boot camp at Lackland Air ForceBase in San Antonio, Texas, in the summer. The specific incident was part of a rigorous daylong obstacle course exercise. Midway through the obstacle course, my fellow troops and I were sent into a burning house with no gas mask, challenged to find…
Delta Tau Delta Alumni Mention
The national Delta Tau Delta fraternity alumni magazine, Rainbow, features my book on pages 40-41, of the Winter 2019 issue. Here is the link: to the entire issue online: http://rainbowwinter2019.easyviewer.net/
The Third Decade of Life Crucial to Career
One of the most important decisions a college student faces upon receipt of a degree is whether to go on to graduate school or to enter the job market, and if the latter, which job. Too often, mistakes made at this juncture will limit one’s career options later in life. The two most common mistakes…
Select Carefully Your Mom and Dad
It is a fundamental truth that parents make a crucial difference in the successes and failures of their children. I was the firstborn of two sons raised by God-fearing parents who made us the centerpiece of their lives. From our birth to the day each of us left home for college, my brother, Lloyd, and…
Introduction to Journal of a Fast Track Life
(The following is the Introduction from Journal of a Fast Track Life. Enjoy!) Life is a source of many mysteries, perhaps none more puzzling than why some people make it to the top of their professions while others, who appear to have all the right stuff, try but stumble and fail along the way. This…
UTM’s Campus Connection: Radio Interview
My interview on UTM’S Campus Connection will be aired Saturday, 11/3, on the Skyhawks Radio Network., during halftime at the UT Martin/Jacksonville State football game, which starts at 1 PM. Tune into the game HERE Or, listen to the interview any time HERE
Guest Post: Money Isn’t Everything
Guest Post: Money Isn’t Everything