Today I swung my front door wide open and placed my Remington 30.06 on the deck rail. I left six cartridges beside it, then left it alone and went about my business.
While I was gone, the mailman delivered my mail, my neighbor across the street mowed his lawn, a girl walked her dog down the street, and quite a few cars stopped at the stop sign near the front of my house.
After about an hour, I checked on the gun. It was still sitting there, right where I had left it. It hadn't moved itself off the deck rail. It hadn't killed anyone, even with the numerous opportunities it had presented to do so.
In fact, it hadn't even loaded itself. You can imagine my surprise, with all the hype by the Left and the Media about how dangerous guns are and how they kill people.
Either the media is wrong or I'm in possession of the laziest gun in the world.
The United States is third in murders throughout the World. But if you take out just four cities: Chicago , Detroit , Washington DC and New Orleans , the United States is fourth from the bottom, in the entire world, for murders.
These four Cities also have the toughest Gun Control Laws in the U.S. All four of these cities are CONTROLLED BY DEMOCRATS. It would be absurd to draw any conclusions from this data - correct?
Well, I'm off to check on my spoons. I hear they're making people fat .
If you are a pastor or Christian leader advising people not to vote in this most consequential election you have lost all credibility not only in the church but before a watching world Matt 5:14-16
NFHS honored our Students of the Month today! They were nominated by teachers and model the student expectations of our campus. Congrats to these students! #NorthSidePride
10th Grader - Karina Barron
11th Grader - Kaelin Hutchinson
12th Grader - Charles Bright
"What was really getting to me is that I wasn't able to help the team... so I just said some prayers, reached down deep, and tried to become a dog."
Mookie Betts joins the show after the Dodgers' 8-0 victory over the Padres.
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So proud of the grit of the girls tonight. North Forney Volleyball Team down 0-2 came back to win in 5 sets against crosstown rivals Forney. All the fans left with High Blood Pressure but we are proud of the girls.
Bill Belichick said, "There are no shortcuts to building a team, you build the foundation brick by brick."
Building a championship team is hard.
It doesn't happen overnight.
• It means sacrifice.
• It means commitment.
• It means accountability.
Your culture changes when you establish a standard of performance and commit to that standard.
It's in the details, actions, and attitudes that you start to change the culture. It lays the groundwork and foundation for your success to come.
Bill Belichick's 5 Principles for Team-Building:
1. Consistency and Dependability - “It's not all about talent. It's about dependability, consistency, and being able to improve.”
Belichick emphasizes consistency because consistency is what creates excellence and trust. It’s a representation of your character as a leader. People need to know that they can trust you and rely on you to perform their best.
2. Lead from the Front - “Mental Toughness is doing the right thing for the team when it's not the best thing for you.”
As a leader, you can’t please everyone. Great leaders know it isn’t about popularity, it’s about responsibility. It means making the tough decisions, taking ownership of yourself, and doing what is best for the team.
3. Preparation - "The only sign we have in the locker room is from ‘The Art of War.’ ‘Every battle is won before it is fought."
It means live the details, commit to practicing hard, and communicate what you expect. Great leaders bring a mindset of excellence and preparation to what they do. Your will to win always starts with your ability to prepare.
4. Continuous Improvement - “If you spend too much time feeling good about what you did in the past, you’re going to come up short next time.”
Complacency erodes your discipline and affects your attitude. As a leader, you need to embed a growth-mindset into the culture. People should be looking to improve and bring a mindset of excellence to everything that they do.
5. Focus on What Matters - "Ignore the noise" and "Do your job."
To perform your best, focus on what matters. Focus on what you can control, focus on giving your best, and eliminate distractions. To lead others, you need to be able to prioritize, focus yourself, and focus others.
“Ultimately, the team has to come first even though we all have individual goals and preferences.” - Bill Belichick
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