An Ounce - For Your Consideration

On October 8th, 1871 the Great Chicago fire took place. The blaze started sometime that evening on the cities southwest side. The area of origin was in or near a barn owned by Patrick and Catherin O’Leary. Legend says the fire was started when Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over an oil lamp. This was denied by Mrs. O’Leary. The true cause of the fire has never been determined.

Yes, October 8th was a big day. Maybe bigger than most people know as The Great Chicago Fire was not the only disaster that occurred that day.

Have you ever heard of the Peshtigo fire? The Holland and Manistee Michigan fire? The Port Huron Fire? 

All 4 happened the same day.

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Back in the early 1980s, I began training as a firefighter. A training session on searching buildings taught me a great life lesson. The scenario put two firefighters together to search a home and find the victim. My partner in this experience was a big Texan with even bigger feet.
This exercise was meant to be as authentic as it was strenuous – and it succeeded on both counts. And, it is one of the most humbling and illuminating life experiences I’ve ever had. Illuminating because of what I was able to learn.

This world has been blessed with some amazing talents. People who have had an incredible genius for science, leadership, and the arts – who have changed the trajectory of our world. Names like Einstein, Hawking, Churchill, The Beatles, Rembrandt, Shakespeare, and others.

The hidden lives they lead, and the sometimes impossible challenges they face, are often something we never have in full view as we enjoy the fruits of their labor.

In this episode, we’ve got the story of one of those world-changing geniuses. And, it’s not the story you might have expected. 

You think you know people, and then, you learn stuff about them that changes everything. Be careful about what you choose to believe. That character you might label a cad might be a hero. That hero you thought you knew might be a real jerk – or might be both. 
For example, I was rummaging around the internet and found a set of fun and amazing historical insights into the lives of former Presidents of the United States. FYI, I found most of these at BESTLIFE.COM and I can’t vouch for their veracity, but they do get your attention. 

In 1937 Napoleon Hill published “Think and Grow Rich”, which includes the story we’ll cover in this episode. Napoleon Hill’s book, and his thesis, were groundbreaking at the time – and became a foundational document for the Self-improvement movement we are familiar with today.

There are several lesson’s to learn from Mr. Hill’s little vignette about R. U. Darby beyond the obvious and powerful principle of – Persistence – that we’ll briefly cover after I share with you the story Three Feet From Gold

The purpose of this quick podcast is to separate fact from fiction and to give some useful prevention technics to avoid infection.

Our story this time is a surprising one about a man who in some ways a very unlikely hero. Wiley had a dream. He wanted to fly. in 1930, when Wiley was about 32 years old he finally owned his first plane. Most men might have felt they had finally arrived with wonderful little family, famous friends, and the ability to enjoy his dream of flying in his own plane.  Not Wiley. The indifferent student, with a felony criminal record and a missing eye, was just getting started. Now, if you’ve ever ordered a package online, taken a trip on an airliner, or thought to enjoy the liberty afforded US Citizen afforded by the U.S. Military you have the advances made by Wiley Post to thank.

This episode covers how to deal with and prevent emergencies related to locking yourself out of your car or home. Jeremy, the owner of Zippy Locks, is interviewed about relatively inexpensive preventative actions you can take to prevent emergencies that can be very costly and dangerous. He discusses why you should call a locksmith when you are locked out, why you should get to know a locksmith before you need one, the value of a spare key, and many other helpful tips, hacks, and hints.

This time we’ve got an amazing story about a repeat competitor in the Boston marathon with an almost 40-year uninterrupted streak of participation. His name is Rick. But this man is unique because of more than his longevity on the running circuit. Along with his loving father, Eugene, who never wanted to be a runner. But, this father could see how much his son loved the experience. And, he was motivated to continue – to repeat the experience, and strengthen the bond he had with Rick. So they have run, for over 40 years now, and developed one of the most amazing partnerships in sport.