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130-year-old Truth

Of all the things we memorized at West Point, one of my favorites was Schofield’s Definition of Discipline. It’s an excerpt from Major General John Schofield’s address to the Military Academy’s graduating class of 1879. It’s 130 years old, but it’s still true today. Enjoy it. Then employ it! The discipline which makes the soldiers […]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

…Because a thankful heart is a happy heart,I’m glad for what I have, that’s an easy way to start… – The [Veggie Tales] Thankfulness Song Take a look around and see your world in terms of what you have – as opposed to what you don’t have. Then be thankful. This simple exercise serves two

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Positive Patience

The holidays are all but upon us: The cheerfulness, the family traditions, the parties – along with the crowds, the flaky relatives, and the rampant commercialization. So today, a little talk about patience. Exceptional leaders know the power of patience. You can’t lead well when you let fear, anger or frustration get the better of

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