Lesson 4: Don’t be that guy

Please don’t misunderstand the title.  This is not a gender specific concept.  This is just what we used to say in the military about the person who engages in any kind of unacceptable behavior.  We all know at least one, and a time has arisen at some point in your life, whether you know it …

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Lesson 1: No matter what your background, everyone starts as a rainbow.

The first day of basic training is guaranteed to be one of the worst days of your life.  The hours are intensely long, you are surrounded by hundreds of men and women, most of whom you don’t know or have never seen before, you are in several places throughout the day and night that are …

Reflections

We are all the sum of our experiences.  Whether it is a success or failure, these experiences act as a lesson that can influence future behaviors.  I hate it when people say that there is a set number of rules, personal attributes, or controllable characteristics, that could make you a better friend, more likable person, …