by Taylor Johnson | Oct 30, 2017 | Retirement
Across the street and on the other side of the roundabout is the central market for the City of Pakse in Southern Laos. 10 years ago, the local heavy hitter in the coffee and real estate market built the rectangle of buildings that encircle the market. Small shops on...
by Taylor Johnson | Oct 25, 2017 | Retirement
At key times in our lives, during the year and especially at the end of the year (as we celebrate this key event in God’s master plan that makes possible our salvation), our thoughts turn to serious subjects.One of the subjects I’ve been reflecting on is:What is...
by Taylor Johnson | Oct 23, 2017 | Retirement
“Now what are you going to do?”“I have no idea. Nothing for a while and then I’ll figure it out.”This is the typical dialogue that takes place between a person about to retire and someone attending the retirement luncheon. They have no idea? Seriously? Yes,...
by Taylor Johnson | Oct 12, 2017 | Retirement
My grandfather once asked me, “Bruce, why is experience the best teacher?” When I look befuddled and said, “I have no idea,” he responded, “Because it is the most expensive!” Wow, what a clear insight into reality, how things really work.If experience is...
by Taylor Johnson | Oct 11, 2017 | Retirement
I came face to face with one of my leadership and interpersonal flaws this week.When I find myself faced with an issue I’d rather duck, the issue suddenly becomes, “What will I do?” As I reflect a bit further, it becomes clear that the “What will I do about it?”...
by Taylor Johnson | Oct 2, 2017 | Retirement
Have you ever noticed that sometimes there is a solution looking for a problem to solve? Usually, it is the other way around and there are lots of problems looking for solutions.The problem with problems is that they are “squishy.” They are hard to grab,...
