If you have been aboard any of the popular ocean-going cruise ships, one of the popular night spots aboard is the club located on the top deck of the ship. The name is usually something like Roxy’s and then followed by the words ‘crow’s nest’. Why crow’s nest you might ask? The crow’s nest was critical to whaling vessels in spotting whales at sea as early as possible to direct the vessel to the whales and to have the crew prepare for the kill. This early sighting was made possible by having … [Read more...]
Does Anyone Keep You Accountable?
Do you have someone or a group that keeps you accountable? You say you will do certain things or get a project done. Is anyone reminding you or checking in with you on how it’s going? Are you going to meet the set date for completion? We all need some type of accountability in order to stay on track don’t we? On one of my first positions aboard a Merchant Ship we were on the Mediterranean run. One of the Officers had been working aboard ships bringing supplies to Vietnam. Which, right away … [Read more...]
Where Are You At Your Best?
"A ship is meant to be its best while at sea. This is what she was built for and designed to do." ~ Mitch Tublin In addition, the daily routine that everyone in the crew aboard the ship gets into is calming in and of itself. Sure there are times when Mother Nature and Neptune, the King of the Seas seem to be at war with each other. Yet, for the most part everyone is at one with nature and the safe feeling of being aboard their ship. For example, the daily watch standers at sea in the … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Hit The Bullseye?
Many people play darts at home or in a bar. The target dart board is set up properly such that the bullseye is 5 ft. 8 inches from the floor and the front of the dart board to the toe line is 7 ft. 9.25 inches. These are the official heights and distances. This is why you feel so great when you hit the bullseye. The same exact rules for setting up the dart board are utilized everywhere that darts are a serious game. Not everyone hits the bullseye. In fact some people have never hit the … [Read more...]
Half Year Checkup
Almost everyone knows they should have an Annual Physical checkup. Not everyone schedules and/or and has their Annual Physical checkup. Yes you know the drill – a blood test – possibly a chest X-ray – check through the physical statistics – touch and probe medically as necessary. These are the basics and it is called an Annual Physical checkup for a reason. Here we are six months into the year coming to a close. It is time for your half year checkup? You decide – is it for your business – is … [Read more...]
Did You Give Up Too?
Have you noticed no one is talking about New Year’s Resolutions any longer? Did you give up too? Well it is the middle of February and this means more than half of the people who made that New Year’s Resolution to lose weight, go to the gym, eat healthier, quit smoking, save more money – have either not even started or have already stopped. Did you give up too? How can we resent the life we've created for ourselves? Who's to blame, who's to credit, but us? Who can change it, any time we … [Read more...]
