Crazy Enough to Win (For Those Who Love the Game of Business)

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Something remarkable caused violent crime to drop in the United States.  It was not the economy, better policing, or education.  Does your realtor have your back when selling your house?  Discover powerful insights from the book, Freakonomics. This episode will blow your mind.

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Nearly a century apart, two topics dominated the media and human conversations around the world.  You will be shocked at what really happened and why it is about to happen again.  We are exploring the book Superfreakonomics and the amazing, true stories of humanity through the lens of true facts and historical data.  Don't miss this episode!

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Welcome to a new podcast series.  We are exploring a couple of books that answer the most interesting questions.  Freakonomics and Superfreakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner.  These guys are brilliant and a little twisted in the head.  Is safer to drive drunk or walk drunk?  What is wrong with the condoms in India? Hang on and enjoy the ride!

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Today's show is about inspiration.  Someone listening to this podcast needs a gentle nudge or big kick in the pants.  You are on the edge of a big decision and you are afraid.  Afraid to take the first step.  Afraid to say yes to a big opportunity.  Afraid, to take the risk.  This is for you! 

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On April 29, 1968, the North Vietnamese Army is spotted less than four miles from the U.S. Marines’ Dong Ha Combat Base. Intense fighting develops in nearby Dai Do as the 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, known as “the Magnificent Bastards,” struggles to eject NVA forces from this strategic position.   Listen to this unbelievable true story about heroes winning against remarkable odds. Wow!

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The cost of winning can be greater than the result.  Sometimes doing what is ethical (although painful) is a preferred alternative to coming in first place.  The sustainability of long-held principles and institutions of humanity can have a higher priority.  Some concepts must be protected for the greater good of mankind. 

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In the spirit of the Halloween season.  I want to discuss the monsters in your head.  Self-doubt, guilt, shame, insecurity, and the imposter syndrome are real-life monsters that make dramatic appearances in your brain.   How do we get rid of the monsters living in our minds?

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Leading peers is difficult.  Some say it is the most challenging aspect of leadership.  You have no power over them, and they can choose to follow you or not. How do you get peers to move in a direction you desire?  Whether it's a business partner, team member, or volunteer group, your leadership is necessary to improve or make a difference in the organization.  The easy button is to make your opinion known and remain passive.  This approach is safe.  However, it is more difficult to exert your influence to make a positive change. 

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Listen to what scientists around the world are saying but you are not likely hearing in the mainstream media... The Great Barrington Declaration – As infectious disease epidemiologists and public health scientists, we have grave concerns about the damaging physical and mental health impacts of the prevailing COVID-19 policies, and recommend an approach we call Focused Protection.   You can read this at: https://gbdeclaration.org/

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The time has come to talk about something more significant than any of us as individuals.  Exactly thirty years ago, I swore an oath (as required by federal law) to enlist in the United States Army.  It was 1990, and I had just moved home from College Station, Texas.  I decided to place my academic plans on hold to serve my country as a path toward earning funds to finish my undergraduate education.  Listen to the words I swore that day.