There are times in our lives that we must stand.  Stand for our beliefs, stand for our rights, or stand for others.  The most difficult time to stand is after getting knocked down.  We may have no idea what to do next, but it is in that moment that we have two choices:  We can choose to stay down or we can stand.  This is the true test of our character and to succeed in life we must always stand up and overcome whatever adversity knocked us down.  “I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen”  Martin Luther

The Grass Isn't Always Greener Beyond Your Pasture

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  I have written many of these in an unpublished book, but my gift is talking and not writing.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.