Here is the setup of the scene: Maverick has just lost his REO and best friend in an aerial accident. He is so shaken up by the incident that he is not engaging in the dog fighting training – basically he is second guessing everything he is doing while flying – which could bleed over…

Never shake a man’s hand sitting down. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king. In a negotiation, never make the first offer. Request the late check-out. When entrusted with a secret, keep it. Hold your heroes to a higher standard. Return a…

(borrowed from Gibbs’ rule #9) I love this one because it can be applied in so many cases. When you leave a job to pursue a new challenge – don’t look back. When you end a relationship – don’t look back. When you buy a car – don’t look back. When you buy a house – don’t look back.

4 Stages of Alertness In any public situation there are 4 situational “alert” stages.  You will fall into one of them whether you know it or not. White – you are oblivious to what is going on around you. Your eyes are glued to the phone, you are reading a book or magazine, you are talking on the…

The Main Thing Always know what is going on around you. What started out as some advice for my kids when I taught them to drive evolved into something that is applicable for life in many situations. While driving – always know where other drivers are in relation to you and keep an eye on them.…

When you need help, ask (borrowed from Gibbs’ rule # 28) Sometimes, you need help. You will be amazed at what combining the following nuggets will do for you The main thing Rule #1 When you need help ask What would you do if someone asked you nicely for help? Probably help them and you…

Proverbs 26:4-5 NLT [4] Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are. [5] Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools, or they will become wise in their own estimation. The futility of trying to impart wisdom to a fool is the basis of Proverbs 26:4-5, which…