For years working aboard deep sea going supertankers, especially when in my role as the Chief Mate, there were certain times where there were periods of no or little sleep and high stress. For those who may not be aware a supertanker typically carries over 2 million barrels of crude oil. A single US Barrel of oil is equivalent to 42 gallons. So if you buy a gallon of milk in the store, it’s two million of those without the plastic container! As the Chief Mate, I was in charge of the loading … [Read more...]
Do You Begin With A Clean Slate?
When a tanker discharges the entire contents of her cargo, typically the tanks are cleaned prior to arrival at the next port location to load a new cargo. A similar method is followed for dry bulk cargo ships as well. There are numerous reasons with the two main ones being to avoid any contamination from the previous cargo and to insure the proper measurements at loading and discharging are accurate. In a similar fashion don’t we like to begin working on something new with a clean slate? This … [Read more...]
Glass Half Full or Glass Half Empty – What Do You See?
A number of people were not pleased. In my article titled: “Can It Get Any Worse” they felt let down. There were no seagoing or ship references! “Did you forget or something!” they asked me. Sorry – not sorry – sorry. Seriously I’m not into being a politician. So it was my fault and I’m sorry for anyone who was disappointed. What is your attitude each day? Do you choose to go with the flow and virtually always seek to find the positive aspects in situations? Or do you choose negativity … [Read more...]
How Does Nature Impact You Each Day?
Have you ever considered how does nature impact you each day? For example: Do you pay attention to or even know what time the sun rises and sets each day? OR do you recognize how you feel and begin the day when it is cold and rainy all morning? Compared to how you feel when you begin your day when the sun is shining and there is a clear blue sky? There is a connection with all of us and how we are each influenced by our surroundings. We are all influenced emotionally by nature and … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Fear to Overcome?
It just happened this week. I climbed up the steps on our step stool to the top portion. Unlike a ladder, there is nothing to hold onto on the top of the step stool. It was a moment of exhilaration and brought a smile to my face. Sure the purpose was to repair something in the garage at home. However, the happenings these last 10 months – well let’s just say – THIS WAS A MOMENT TO CELEBRATE! “I didn’t respond to that. I’m not scared of heights. I’m just scared of falling from heights.” ― … [Read more...]
Give Some Thought to It
As this month draws to a close here are some quotes for you to consider, think about and stir up some thoughts. I’ll share a few words of my own – however – how do these quotes apply to you? How do they apply to your actions in your business and in your life? Take this opportunity and write down what thoughts appear to you. Spend some time there. You may discover gold! “If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.” Thomas Aquinas This … [Read more...]
