It has been a nice run these last 14 years which come to a close today . . . Again, I wish all the best for all of you.
Click on this link for a video farewell to my IPS colleagues.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irv4ygcVums
Stay in Touch!
It is a big day in the Brink household . . . my last day, My wife, Aimee, starts her new job today. Yikes, too many changes at once . . . there are so many emotions going on inside right now . . . nervousness, sadness, excitement, disappointment. Lots of wonderful memories!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Humbling Experience
I have never experienced such a humbling experience in my life than the last week. With communication of my resignation, people have sent so many emails to wish me well. However, the most important items in these messages were the stories on how I actually might have made people's lives better in some small way. I have always tried to pride myself to do just that, my job as a leader was to lead in front not in the back (if you know what I mean), and lay some groundwork so that I could help people improve their situation . . . whether, their actual work, their career progression, interesting assignments, or in some instances some personal issue.
I would like to thank all of you who have written, the messages will be cherished for a long time. I am printing each message out and placing in a binder so when some days dont go as well as planned, I can revisit the wonderful memories and stories of my experience at Mercer.
I would like to thank all of you who have written, the messages will be cherished for a long time. I am printing each message out and placing in a binder so when some days dont go as well as planned, I can revisit the wonderful memories and stories of my experience at Mercer.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Definition of Success
I know I have shared this definition of success before, but thought I would share again . . .
To Laugh often and much: to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
I try to live my life by these words, am I perfect . . . . NO . . . but I try!
To Laugh often and much: to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
I try to live my life by these words, am I perfect . . . . NO . . . but I try!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
In the Spirit of Brinkmanship
Brinkmanship = the practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of safety in order to secure the greatest advantage.
It's how I play foosball; it's how I live life. My next test takes my ship into unknown waters. I invite you to follow my journey.
On a lighter note, I'll be traveling 15 hours by car with my family next week for holiday. May God grant me half the patience of my wife.
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It's how I play foosball; it's how I live life. My next test takes my ship into unknown waters. I invite you to follow my journey.
On a lighter note, I'll be traveling 15 hours by car with my family next week for holiday. May God grant me half the patience of my wife.
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