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Quote on Growth

Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

Chinese Proverb

What Makes a Dog “Red-Zone” Aggressive

Caesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer's, thoughts on red zone aggression.

“Red-zone” aggression is created by an extreme imbalance. A dog does not choose to be in the “red zone” because it does not exist in the animal world unless it is sick with a disease, like rabies. A good majority of the time, the behavior is caused by a traumatic experience humans may have inflicted upon the dog.

The Four Agreements

Be Impeccable With Your Word

Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

Don't Take Anything Personally

Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

Don't Make Assumptions

Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

Always Do Your Best

Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.

What Works, What Does Not, Expectations, Not Personal

• Here is what works for me 1 . . . 2 . . . 3. This disarms the person - and has you be present to what the person's contributions are. I find if I can't find something to acknowledge them for I am upset and this is not the time for the conversation - emotional edge vs results.
• Here is what does not work 1 . . . 2 . . . 3. Specific behavior vs. You do this you do that. If the person has done something wrong, focus on the behavior, they are not a bad person - take it away from being wrong/bad or feeling like a personal attack.
• Here are my expectations - this can also be improvements or outcomes - what needs to happen going forward.
• This is not personal, just setting expectations and boundaries.

Quality of Your Life

The quality of your life is directly related to what you are willing to or not willing to put up with.

Greatest Generation: Solution to Credit Crisis

Dear Mr. Brokaw,

I heard you speak at my brother's graduation for Yale in 1998. Your speech about "The Greatest Generation" has stuck with me for the last 11 years and its thesis continues to prod me to do more for our country.

I strongly believe that now is the time for our generation to embrace the values of "The Greatest Generation."

There is so much discussion about a Washington created top down solution via a massive stimulus package, but there is very little focus upon the grass roots elements of the solution that allowed the USA to triumph during WWII.

This forum does not provide enough room for significant elaboration, but it is my belief that every American can help to will the solution by:

1. Employment - Help your "brother" get a job. I have helped a few friends out already.
2. Hunger - Make sure no one you know is going hungry. If you don't have the means to help, work to find someone who does.
3. Housing - Make sure no one you know is homeless. If you don't have the means to help, work to find someone who does.

I know this seems simplistic, but it is my opinion that we all need to re-learn the concept of "helping thy neighbor."

The Depression that the company is experiencing can not be overcome merely through government spending, we all need to be part of the solution.

The partisan politics that are Washington are divisive and not in the best interest of the country. We are a nation under seige economically and need to band together to work towards a solution.

I would be happy to discuss these matters with you or your staff further.

My bio can be found at:

http://www.whisprwave.com/jbsmith-bio.htm

V/R

JBS

PS I hope whoever your assistant is who reads these questions and comments actually lets you read this post, "The Greatest Generation" is the solution to much that ills the USA today.

Letter of Support: Homeland Security Executive Leaders Program

I am applying to the Homeland Security Executive Leaders Program at the Naval Postgraduate School for the cohort beginning in May 2009. Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) was kind enough provide the letter of support referenced below.

Thanks for the support Congressman Pascrell, it kind of feels like an Military Academy Nomination for a 38 year old private sector homeland security executive.

Mr. Heat Miser

TrimTabs Liquidity Theory

Price is a function of liquidity and has nothing to do with value.

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