It’s the classic tale where the unlikely hero saves the day. We’ve seen it in many Hollywood summer blockbusters like Transformers, Independence Day, and Apollo 13. While most of the time these popcorn blockbusters are known for one-liners and lots of action, what you may not realize is how the unlikely hero uses classic rhetoric to save […]
As sales professionals and leaders, we can all use a little encouragement during the tough times. As a Christian, I will often look for encouragement in scripture. I’ll admit sometimes I find scripture difficult to understand. Philippians 4:13 is one of those verses for me. On the surface it seems straight forward, but there seems to be more […]
I’m taking some time off to spend it with the family. I hope you are able to do the same on July 4th. I’ll be back next week (July 10th) with a post on how to sell on value, not price.
On July 2, 1776 the Second Continental Congress approved the resolution of independence. After debating and revising some of the language for the Declaration of Independence, it was approved on July 4, 1776.
In a letter to his wife Abigail, John Adams wrote of the historic occasion:
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.
Happy Independence Day, America!
Blessed to live in this great nation,
Russ
Do you remember playing follow the leader as a child? As soon as the first leader was nominated or elected, how did the game begin? It started quite simply with the leader moving. Then everyone else would follow the leader. By definition leaders are not leaders unless they’re going somewhere. If you played follow the leader and the leader never moved, […]
The needs for serving children, single parents, and hard working families in our area continues to grow each year. Working moms looking for affordable after-school care is one of the biggest needs served. I have the pleasure of serving on the Board of Directors for our local YMCA. When I first joined the board I […]
In 1979 coach Herb Brooks held the tryouts for the 1980 US Olympic hockey team. After making his player selections, he only had one returning player from the 1976 team. He also selected nine players from University of Minnesota and four players from Boston University, bitter rivals. This was a brand new team with no […]
