Inspiration can come from anywhere. For Dr. Benjamin Tee, it was a scene from the second Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back. “There was a scene when Luke Skywalker lost his hand, and towards the end a robot surgeon repaired his hand, complete with full sensations. And I really wanted to recreate this science … Continue reading Out of Touch
Unqualified
Back in 2013, Bhagwan Kare fell gravely ill. In order to diagnose his condition, doctors said they needed to perform an MRI. The procedure would cost the resident of Maharashtra India about 5,000 rupees, money he and his wife Lata simply did not have. With no way to borrow the funds, the future looked dim … Continue reading Unqualified
Drive On
Almost two years ago, a Tesla convertible was launched into space by Elon Musk and Space X. At the time, I remarked that the experiment/stunt served as an object lesson in how to approach goal achievement. The logistics of getting a car into space represented new ways of thinking and a commitment to pushing the … Continue reading Drive On
Making Memories
If you are of a certain age, you may be familiar with the name Marilu Henner. A film and television actress, Henner became famous for her role as Elaine Nardo in the sitcom Taxi during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. In the 90’s she went on to host her own talk show and has … Continue reading Making Memories
Of Forests and Trees
I saw a commercial for Disney World the other day, and it brought to mind memories of a family trip we took there many years ago. I’ve always loved Disney World. Growing up, I lived close enough that our family went several times. As an adult, I was just as excited to take my own … Continue reading Of Forests and Trees
Take Your Seat
I had just wrapped up a visit to Corpus Christi, Texas; visiting with managers about their goals and hammering out strategic plans for the quarter. It had been a busy week, and now I was waiting in the airport for my flight home to board. I felt good about the work we had done and … Continue reading Take Your Seat
Stay Centered
As hurricane Irma approached the coast of Florida, meteorologists tracking the storm noticed something peculiar on the radar images. In the eye of the hurricane, were birds – lots of birds. Entire flocks were just flying along, seemingly unaffected by the devastating winds and rain surrounding them. It seems this is not an unusual phenomenon. … Continue reading Stay Centered
Use It Or Lose It
One of my favorite movies of all time is The Incredibles. It’s the story of a family of superheroes who are forced to live ordinary lives and suppress their abilities. The world has grown weary of heroes and the main character, Mr. Incredible, struggles to adjust to a life defined by mind-numbing routine. He longs … Continue reading Use It Or Lose It
Pistols at Twenty Paces: When Leaders Collide
On this day, back in 1804, Aaron Burr shot Alexander Hamilton during a duel to settle their long-standing feud. The two had been political enemies since 1791 when Burr won a U.S. Senate race, defeating Hamilton’s father-in-law Philip Schuyler. While their disagreement stemmed from differing opinions on issues of policy, it festered and eventually grew … Continue reading Pistols at Twenty Paces: When Leaders Collide
A Life Lesson From A 12 Year Old
A couple of weekends ago, my youngest son, Alex, and I went camping. He'd been bugging me for over a month to take a father/son trip. No brother or sister. No Mom. Just Alex and Dad. I love camping. I really enjoy getting out of the house and away from the office to a place … Continue reading A Life Lesson From A 12 Year Old
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