There is a concept in aviation that properly understood could potentially make you more effective in other areas of your life. All pilots in the United States must maintain satisfy certain basic currency requirements if he or she is to act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers under various conditions (day, night, …
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The Policy of Inspiration
"Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be." - Ralph Waldo Emerson The carrot and stick approach is a policy that refers to the use of rewards and punishment to effect a change in the behavior of another. I've seen parents, teachers, coaches, managers and even …
Love is in the Air
You might remember the song "Love is in the Air" by John Paul Young, a disco song that made its way into the Australian romantic comedy "Strictly Ballroom" or, if you're like 99% of people on earth, you might not. In either case, it is an uplifting song, which means to me that it is …
Rise to the Occasion
When you face a challenge in life, you more often than not have the choice as to how to react. You can stand in awe, crumble in futility or rise to the occasion. In my experience, life's difficulties are better met with gusto than distaste. Every difficulty successfully met tends to produce: 1) some new …
Mr. Manners
"Manners are of more importance than laws. Manners are what vex or soothe, corrupt or purify, exalt or debase, barbarize or refine us, by a constant, steady, uniform, insensible operation, like that of the air we breathe in." - Edmund Burke I remember wondering why manners were so important as a child. It was easy …
The Finest Part
I have a little secret, I dare not spill or tell. It's not so much a secret, For those who know me well. The time I spend in private Is given to my heart. What passes through the eyelet Is but the finest part.
Attain Something Beautiful
“Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.” - …
regressive Vikariation
regressive Vikariation by Gregg Hake Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg Did status quo's hand renege; Now I am glad to follow suit Restoring health with things dilute.
The Terrain
The Terrain by Gregg Hake Monsieur Louis Pasteur, Whose theory is de rigeur You've caused us all eyestrain- We've lost sight of the terrain!
Divine Erudition
Divine Erudition by Gregg Hake Scientific mind Seek and you shall find That you wish to know Can your Soul bestow.
Gregory Hake 