My father was one of the wisest men I have ever known, not because he was my father or my hero in life, but because it was true. Russell Lambros was a wise man who shared much of his wisdom with me throughout his life. When he passed away in June of 2015, he took 98 years of wisdom and knowledge with him and I miss him terribly.

Now, much of the wisdom my father shared with me often came as brief quotes, thoughts, or sayings…some were his own, and many borrowed from others…but they were always on-point, deep, and rich with sound instruction, guidance, and advice.

He’d say things like, “Ron, don’t let a moment of foolishness ruin your life forever,” or, “Son, if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything,” or, one of my all-time favorites, “The tallest oak in the forest was once just a little nut that held its ground.” I always liked that one, because along with his wisdom and insight, my father taught me the importance of standing for something, whether it was a cause, a personal conviction, a belief, or a person. And he taught me that, when I took a stand, I needed to give 100% of myself to it. That’s the only way it would work.

Sadly, many people today take a stand for all the wrong things in life, either through ignorance or apathy, and our world and its culture are suffering for it.

So, what can we do to change that? What can we do to make sure that we’re taking a stand for those things that really matter, those things that will make the world a better place for us today and for the generations to come?

Well, stay tuned, because that’s what I’ll be talking about as I challenge each of us to have personal courage and conviction in the face of great opposition, and about the incredible importance of Standing Your Ground, on this podcast.