I define a “team” as a group working together to accomplish an objective. I’ve heard we are in the age of “me, me, and me,” one has to wonder is there any room left for the team. A friend of mine state blunted, that he would rather be the star on a losing team than…
Author: Quintino Lamont Johnson
Take the Initiative
You know what needs to be done, do it. Start the project on your own. Take the extra assignment. Put first things first (primary job, daily tasks, urgent matters, etc.); then apply yourself — take the initiative. The U.S. Navy is notorious for Standard Operating Procedures, Maintenance Requirement Cards, and test packages that provide step-by-step…
Malcolm and Marie
Great movie. The acting was superb. I and I think many will see themselves in those characters. In my case, the gentleman and the central point of the argument I can specifically relate to. I did not have an argument that rose to the catastrophic levels the movie’s couple reaches, but we had words over…
The False Debate Between Left and Right Part Two
“Election officials in Wisconsin’s largest county accused observers for President Donald Trump on Saturday of seeking to obstruct a recount of the presidential results — in some instances by objecting to every ballot tabulators pulled to count.” As the recount and court challenges continue for the 2020 Presidential Election, it is another stark reminder, and…
Working With Robots in a Post-Pandemic World
Whether you turn to news outlets, tech magazines, or academic sources for insight, you’re likely to hear that the COVID-19 pandemic is going to drive massive growth in automation, especially via robots.1 The arguments in favor of this view seem reasonable: Main Street might look dead, but companies that provide shippable goods have been facing double,…
Dating at 40!
If you thought dating in high school was hard, try dating at 40. I’m in the process of completing a divorce. I love that lady and wish her the best. We are divorcing on mutual rather friendly terms. I’m forever grateful for that. Our relationship ran its course, and we simply could not reconcile some…
The False Debate Between Left and Right
A friend crystalized my belief that the debate between the “left” and “right” is not a debate at all. It is the “left” debating against itself – in most cases completing analysis and evaluation to reach a reasonable conclusion. The “right” is unwavering and does not consider the “left’s” perspective. The “right” seems engaged, but it…
Choose Wisely
Two days ago, I shared the following opinions with my daughter for her consideration after she informed me of a young lady that wants to be friends with her, but my daughter is not feeling the connection: Hang with the young people that want to hang with you. Don’t pursue anyone that shows an unwillingness…
9 Points to Ponder (Truth thru Sarcasm)
Number 9. Death is going to happen deal with it. Number 8. Life is sexually transmitted, if you are not trying to create life, practice sex safely. How and why are people still getting burned? Number 7. Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die, just saying. Still strive for good health, no…
“Buy Stocks” and “Collect Rent” Is Terrible Investing Advice When Followed on Face ValueBlanket investing philosophies without context are a destructive way to lose money.
If I see another blog post telling people to invest in stocks or buy real estate, I’m going to vomit on my freshly polished, piano black dress shoes. The blair witch is hiding in the fine print. Where to put your money isn’t simple. If it was then we’d all be billionaires with a capital…
