Our colleague Jimmy Wilson of Robertsdale sent me a podcast featuring Bert Thornton, retired President and COO of Waffle House.   Thornton recounted some of his business knowledge in a book called Find an Old Gorilla.  The thought is that if you are in a jungle and need to get out, the “old gorilla” will […]

“How you live your days is how you live your life.”  – Annie Dillard Your life will mount up to your daily efforts and habits.  If you intend to create a life that matters, you will make the most out of most of your days. I recognize that sentence sounds obsessive.  But it’s truthful, nonetheless. […]

“The most important returns in life come from the compounded effects of our investments over time, whether in our finances, careers, hobbies, or relationships.” Compounding is a process for accumulation.  In the quote above, it is suggested that compounding can be applied to your bank account, your job, or your relationships, as well as anything else […]

George Patton was a famous World War II general. Recently I encountered two quotes of his from completely different sources.  I figured it was a sign. The first was an inspiration posted on Twitter that read: “You’re never beaten until you admit it. So, don’t admit it.” On one hand it sounds stubborn. But there is […]