“Wise people speak because they have something to say; Fools speak because they have to say something.” Imagine if aboard a ship at sea if the Chief Engineer ran the engine room as a fiefdom. All of the engineers knew not to speak with anyone who are not part of their engine room team about anything going on in the engine room. Unless it was absolutely a safety to the ship and/or the crew issue even the Captain of the ship might not be kept informed about anything going on in the engine … [Read more...]
What Will You Do in the Next 112 Days?
One thing for certain every seaman does is count the days. Once their ship sets out to sea – how many days until they return? How many days do they need to stay aboard the ship to work to fulfill their obligation? On a long International voyage – how many days until the next port? “Travel brings power and love back into your life.” Rumi Meanwhile back at home there is family missing their presence too. Here are a few thoughts for the family and the seaman to think about in their … [Read more...]
Is It In Your Wheelhouse?
Do you recognize the nautical references that are part of our language? The statements or phrases are used in regular life conversations, business conversations and other written and spoken material. This month let’s explore a few of these and guess what? If anyone would like to share one of their favorites by writing into the comments or emailing it may be featured one week and you may win a special gift. The reference of ‘in your wheelhouse’ or ‘not in your wheelhouse’ refers of course to … [Read more...]
Is Any Port In A Storm How You Handle Things?
This month the nautical theme is ports. Where ships are going to and leaving from. This subject will then be tied into a topic, a teaching, something that may be utilized by you in your business, career path and personal development. The phrase any port in a storm has a few definitions. The proverb 'Any port in a storm' suggests that, when in difficulty you need not to seek the perfect solution; any solution will suffice. And... A person, group, or place where one can find comfort, … [Read more...]
Happy Independence Day
What are your plans for the holiday weekend? I hope you have a chance to spend some time with your family! "We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from the past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience." ~ George Washington "America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and on an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand." ~ Harry S. Truman "The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is … [Read more...]
Can The Simple Things Stop Everything?
The wheelhouse has evolved over the years. That is the structure and the equipment housed inside. One of the more modern luxuries found in the wheelhouse today, after hundreds of years, is a bathroom. When you are standing watch for four hours, nature calls. Frankly it is almost unimaginable to have the head – bathroom – in the wheelhouse ever go out of order for any length of time. Right now, with the entire family being asked to stay at home for weeks at a time, what would happen if the … [Read more...]
