You will never know the true strength of the person in the mirror until you see them under pressure.  Pressure can burst pipes, but it can also bring greatness into the light.  Without challenges we can&apos;t grow stronger, so push through them and earn your greatness! When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure     Peter Marshall

Stand For Something Or Fall For Anything

Achieve your destiny and be successful at any level by staying rooted in a strong work ethic, determination, and integrity.  My Mom and Dad were factory workers and generations before them were farmers or coal miners.  My path took me in a business direction, but it was still the work ethics and values of my blue collar roots that helped me reach top executive levels.  My Dad was a man of few words, but as I navigated through my career I could always find the answers I needed in the subtle things he said or did.  I believe these nuggets can help anyone achieve any level of success they desire and I want to share them.  I have written many of these in an unpublished book, but my gift is talking and not writing.  So I am going to share them in this weekly podcast in hopes someone finds them valuable or at least entertaining.  It doesn't matter what color your collar is.  We all have gifts and a purpose.  None more important than the other.  The important thing is that we all reach our full potential and be the best we can be.