Give yourself a Christmas present this year. Give yourself permission stop doing what you don’t want to do.

All of us should strive to do all that we can from the highest mountain from which we can.

Presumption is when you decide to move forward without divine direction, protection, or connection.

We should all bear in mind an axiom that was frequently on the lips of one of my mentors: “it ain’t what you say, it’s what they say. “

As I thought about that story, it occurred to me that far too many organizations in our society have plumbing problems. By that I mean that they are lead by people who do not have the requisite skills, knowledge, ability or experience to lead.

Instead of carping and complaining about your lack of opportunity, use this time to do your homework.