old news, but I recently found out Greg Mortenson has been nominated for 2009 Nobel Peace Price. IMHO, the man damn earns it. A true hero and a real saint. He went from climbing mountains to moving mountains. A promise kept is a promise true.
His book Three Cups of Tea is now required reading for officers. Gen Petraeus drew three lessons from the book (build relationships, listen more, and have more humility and respect). He also supposedly has spoken to SOCOM commander and SF soldiers. Has anyone here ever been in the audience?
Being a skeptic/cynical that I am, I tried to find any ulterior motives, to no avail. At such, endeavor like this makes my day as it restores/sustains my faith in humanity and in good 'ol USA.
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=7193877
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSI4F2oEJSg
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"we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" Rom. 5:3-4
"So we can suffer, and in suffering we know who we are" David Goggins
"Aide-toi, Dieu t'aidera " Jehanne, la Pucelle
Der, der Geld verliert, verliert einiges;
Der, der einen Freund verliert, verliert viel mehr;
Der, der das Vertrauen verliert, verliert alles.
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