At end of the year we often reflect on the previous year and think about the upcoming year. Taking time to reflect at the end of the year is similar to the post-flight debrief a medevac crew does after every flight. This is the system we use to … [Continue reading]
As the pilot-in-command of a medevac helicopter, I am responsible for the safety and operation of everything related to the flight. But on a recent flight, I didn't feel "in command." The flight wasn’t challenging because I encountered bad weather … [Continue reading]
I hadn’t planned to see the amount of my sister’s 401K savings, I just sort of stumbled into it. Two things happened: First, I noticed there was a lot more money in her savings account than my own. Then, my belly tightened and sucked into itself … [Continue reading]
How often have you said, "I know what I need to do" or "I'm planning on it" but days later (or weeks or months) you still haven't taken action? You want to do it. You mean to do it. You should do it. But you aren't. You're stuck. Why? … [Continue reading]
Creativity involves taking the known and making something new. Although we often associate creativity with the arts, we are all creative and creativity is found in all aspects of our lives. You are creative when you come up with a new recipe, use … [Continue reading]
I am a medevac helicopter pilot and writer living in Alaska. I'm working on my first novel. No more somedays - today.