by Jeff Price | Mar 13, 2013 | 50 Books in 50 Weeks, Happiness, Life & Career Success
Many of us are raised with the notion that we should work, and work, and work so that we can achieve, achieve and achieve, because once we achieve, we will be happy. This is the rat race. At some point along the way we were sold a bill of goods that if said, if we go...
by Jeff Price | Mar 11, 2013 | 50 Books in 50 Weeks, Brain Matter, Life & Career Success
Our brains also look for patterns and connections – people who are good at recognizing patterns can be successful in many endeavors – those who cannot, tend to repeat the same mistakes over and over, and wonder why they do that. Ever hear the...
by Jeff Price | Mar 9, 2013 | 50 Books in 50 Weeks, Brain Matter, Life & Career Success
Remember the movie The Mighty Ducks? There is a scene in the movie when the lead character played by Emilio Estevez decided that the only way to win was to have his team fake penalties and injuries. The team battle cry became take the fall, fake the injury, get...
by Jeff Price | Mar 8, 2013 | 50 Books in 50 Weeks, Brain Matter, Life & Career Success
Okay, well DiSalvo talks about the “what the hell,” effect but WTF is a stronger hook. Ever been out to dinner with people, maybe a business luncheon or dinner, and despite your best intentions to stay with your diet, you end up eating everything you can...
by Jeff Price | Mar 7, 2013 | 50 Books in 50 Weeks, Brain Matter, Life & Career Success
When I was about nine or ten years old, I had just finished cleaning my room. It looked so good it could have passed inspection by R. Lee Ermey himself (this is my bedroom, there are many like it, but this one is mine. . . ). Well, shortly after the great cleanup, I...
by Jeff Price | Mar 6, 2013 | Aviation Security, Commercial Aviation Aircraft Operator Security, Current Affairs, Introduction to Screening, Passenger and Baggage Screening
The TSA is relaxing the restrictions on pocketknives and some sporting equipment. The flight attendants association is not happy. Unfortunately, it is not about the safety of individuals it is about the safety of the entire flight and allowing small items, actually...
by Jeff Price | Feb 26, 2013 | 50 Books in 50 Weeks, Brain Matter, Life & Career Success
Have you ever wondered why we know we should do something but we end up doing the exact opposite? Me to. In fact I’m pretty sure the Bible says something about that in Romans 7:15: “I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right,...
by Jeff Price | Feb 1, 2013 | Air Cargo, Aviation Security, Crime and Terrorism, Current Affairs
A recent GAO report on TSA’s canine program revealed that while canines have been deployed in record numbers in the past three years TSA needs to do more analysis to ensure the teams are being effectively used. The report also showed that some canine teams were...
by Jeff Price | Dec 27, 2012 | Aviation Security, Commercial Aviation Airport Security, General Aviation Airport Security, Overview of Aviation Security
12th Annual AAAE Annual Aviation Security Summit and looking towards the threats in 2013 Hyatt Regency Crystal City Alexandria, VA The annual aviation security summit brought out a good line of speakers this year, featuring decision makers and policy makers, not...
by Jeff Price | Dec 16, 2012 | Aviation Security, Current Affairs, Uncategorized
I can’t help but think about how many unopened presents there will be on Christmas morning, for 20 young children in Connecticut. What can we do besides pray for the departed and the loved ones left behind? We can have more patience with the children and people...
