Toss the Swimming Goggles

Why do people like swimming in the Cayman Islands? One reason is the crystal clear water. You can see 30 or 40 feet down. People who might be afraid of swimming in deep water elsewhere often find they enjoy swimming in the Caymans. It’s more than the exotic locale and good weather. In the Caymans, [...]

Entitlement: It’s Not Just For The Factory Floor

You don’t need to be a union member to be afflicted with an attitude of entitlement. I’ve known plenty of people without union cards who feel someone owes them something. Their company owes them a promotion. Their government owes them six more months of unemployment benefits. Their family owes them a share of grandpa’s wealth. [...]

Let It Simmer

Some people seem to pride themselves on making fast decisions, thinking on their feet. I suppose it’s a good skill to have if you are a fighter pilot, a lion tamer or a trauma surgeon. But most of us should probably devote more time to our decisions, not less. Reaction is fast. Discernment takes time. [...]

Caught Swimming Naked

In 2008, a lot of people got caught swimming naked. They were splashing around in the deep end, having a good time without a care in the world. Then someone drained the pool. Many people suddenly realized they were exposed, naked. When the economic recession hit, many people and organizations were financially unprepared. As a [...]

President McCain?

I believe John McCain would have won the 2008 presidential election if the world economy hadn’t tanked in the late summer of that year. The economy had been humming along quite well under President Bush. But, when the subprime mortgage fiasco hit and the world economy came dangerously close to collapse, someone had to take [...]