Several weeks ago, I realized that for the first time in my life, I was not interested in the upcoming Olympic games. Having always been a huge fan, I wasn't sure if my indifference was due to the "China" factor or the realization that my short-term goals do not include stopping to watch television for two weeks.

However ... when the swimmers got started, I was hooked. The whole Michael Phelps story was terrific and I really enjoyed Rowdy Gaines' presence on the broadcast....

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I will warn you now. This particular posting is not for children ...

There. That got your attention, didn't it? Well, here goes ...

Remember the Fifth Decision, Today I Will Choose To Be Happy? I must confess that "today" ... I am not! Here on the gulf coast, it is the first day of school. School? In the middle of August? Holy cow! The kids weren't even released...

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He was a CEO—a leader of thousands. I had seen him on television and read about him in magazines and newspapers. I had only met the man an hour before, but now, I watched as he laid his head on his desk and cried.

His stockholders had turned their backs, the corporation's Board of Directors were abandoning him, his wife was moving out ... The man was in a tragic mess of his own making.

"I...

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