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Good “Tuesday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse from the beautiful sunny skies of Fort Myers where we are enjoying a temperature of 68°, heading up to about 80° just after lunchtime... Going to be a nice day!

NOTE: I am working my IT shift today and have an important analysis and report due today and Thursday, so will be more off then on RP for these two days...

“Basics Day!” Why Not? ------------> More coming...

1) "The only way you can stay on top is to remember to touch bottom and get back to basics." - Shane Black

2) "Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals." - Jim Rohn

3) "Most of us forget the basics and wonder why the specifics don't work." - Garrison Wynn

4) "If you spend too much time learning the 'tricks' of the trade, you may not learn the trade. There are no shortcuts. If you're working on finding a short cut, the easy way, you're not working hard enough on the fundamentals. You may get away with it for a spell, but there is no substitute for the basics. And the first basic is good, old fashioned hard work." - John Wooden

5) "Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism, are all too frequently those who . . . ignore some of the basic principles of Americanism-the right to criticize, the right to hold unpopular beliefs, the right to protest, the right of independent thought.
Margaret Chase Smith

Inevitably, there is a need to refresh our thinking, when things get sluggish and behind and so...

“Sometimes leaders need to go back to the basics to turn the ship around and head in a new direction!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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Cpl Robert Russell Payne
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You post some really good stuff!
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Lt Col Charlie Brown Yes we were, Charlie...
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Maj Marty Hogan Mornin' / afternoon / evening, Marty!
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LTC Stephen F.
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I expect you have a strong foundation of character and that you are respected as a leader in family, position, among friends and in your avocation. No doubt your trustworthiness, honesty and courage of convictions is a blessing to many other people – especially those you have and currently lead. I hope and pray that the LORD blesses each of us with wisdom and endurance in these challenging times. ‘Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. [Luke 6:47-48 ESV] my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).

I lift school districts, teachers, administrators, school textbook authors & publishers including private school and home school curriculums throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Israel, Egypt, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand to YOU LORD. I pray that the focus will solidify around mastering the basics of reading, writing, arithmetic, and speaking confidently. I pray for an increase in teaching logic and reasoning at home, in schools and in churches and other places of fellowship. I pray there is an emphasis of respecting other students, teachers, police, EMT, firefighters, and other public servants they come into contact with. ‘We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.’ [1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 ESV]
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters has a firm foundation in respecting others and demonstrating love to our neighbors. Help us LORD to fulfil ‘So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.’ [Matthew 7:12 ESV]
By God’s grace, HE stores the Word of God into our soul and brings up HIS Word with understanding for us whenever it is necessary. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. [Hebrews 4:12]
I pray that we each are increasing doing what the LORD instructs us to by HIS Word. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. ‘But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.’ James 1:22, 25 ESV]
I lift the US Congress, the Biden Administration, and the Federal Court justices to YOU LORD. I pray that the balance of authority and power in this nation will adhere to YOUR precepts including those established in the Constitution of the USA. I pray for wisdom during judicial review of legislation, executive orders from Presidents this century, and adjudicating differences of judicial decisions at lower courts. I hope and pray that original intent will serve as the underpinning of the majority of decisions. ‘Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!’ 1 Corinthians 6:2-3 ESV
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Tuesday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Wednesday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
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Maj Marty Hogan
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I like this one: “Getting back to basics is the simplest way to find calm in the chaos.” — Unknown Author

It speaks to me when things get out of hand- take a deep breath and reset your thinking. Solved many issues this way- not always ideal, but it always seems to work out. Happy Tuesday RPeeps.

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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Great comment Marty and spot on.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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There is nothing wrong with taking that deep breathe and working for the calm Maj Marty Hogan Excellent advice brother and enjoy your day Marty...

“There are times that we run into that brick wall or the mountain that is too high to scale, or our ship is going in the wrong direction. That is when we need to stop and go back to the basics. Sometimes sticking to the basics and keeping things simple is the best medicine for a challenge that you face. ‘With good basics you’ll have endless options.’ May you stick to the basics and hold on to your family and friends, since they will never go out of fashion; may you always have that positive outlook on life; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a continued bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. Going back to the basics is not a step backwards, it’s a step forward.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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LTC Stephen F.
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I expect you have a strong foundation of character and that you are respected as a leader in family, position, among friends and in your avocation. No doubt your trustworthiness, honesty and courage of convictions is a blessing to many other people – especially those you have and currently lead. I hope and pray that the LORD blesses each of us with wisdom and endurance in these challenging times. ‘Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. [Luke 6:47-48 ESV] my brother-in-Christ Maj Marty Hogan.

I lift school districts, teachers, administrators, school textbook authors & publishers including private school and home school curriculums throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Israel, Egypt, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand to YOU LORD. I pray that the focus will solidify around mastering the basics of reading, writing, arithmetic, and speaking confidently. I pray for an increase in teaching logic and reasoning at home, in schools and in churches and other places of fellowship. I pray there is an emphasis of respecting other students, teachers, police, EMT, firefighters, and other public servants they come into contact with. ‘We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.’ [1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 ESV]
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters has a firm foundation in respecting others and demonstrating love to our neighbors. Help us LORD to fulfil ‘So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.’ [Matthew 7:12 ESV]
By God’s grace, HE stores the Word of God into our soul and brings up HIS Word with understanding for us whenever it is necessary. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. [Hebrews 4:12]
I pray that we each are increasing doing what the LORD instructs us to by HIS Word. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. ‘But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.’ James 1:22, 25 ESV]
I lift the US Congress, the Biden Administration, and the Federal Court justices to YOU LORD. I pray that the balance of authority and power in this nation will adhere to YOUR precepts including those established in the Constitution of the USA. I pray for wisdom during judicial review of legislation, executive orders from Presidents this century, and adjudicating differences of judicial decisions at lower courts. I hope and pray that original intent will serve as the underpinning of the majority of decisions. ‘Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!’ 1 Corinthians 6:2-3 ESV
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Tuesday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Wednesday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Phil Keaggy - Let Everything Else Go
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Sgt Vance Bonds
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Agreed Captain. Good to see you again. I was gone for awhile.
Have a great weekend
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"Most of us forget the basics and wonder why the specifics don’t work.” — Garrison Wynn
Great quotes today, sir. We all need to review the basics sometimes, I know I do. Fairly often.
Even my great French Brit pointer has to occasionally be sat down and put back into basic training for a few minutes to keep him on the right track.
Stay on track on this fine Tuesday, RallyPoint!
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SP5 Gary Nelson
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This is a quote that was told to me about a year ago and I have been trying to do just exactly that. tank you all.
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1SG Steven Imerman - “If a train comes, get off the damned track.” Priceless. The old school nuggets of gold!
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LTC Stephen F.
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I expect you have a strong foundation of character and that you are respected as a leader in family, position, among friends and in your avocation. No doubt your trustworthiness, honesty and courage of convictions is a blessing to many other people – especially those you have and currently lead. I hope and pray that the LORD blesses each of us with wisdom and endurance in these challenging times. ‘Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. [Luke 6:47-48 ESV] my brother-in-Christ 1SG Steven Imerman.

I lift school districts, teachers, administrators, school textbook authors & publishers including private school and home school curriculums throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Israel, Egypt, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand to YOU LORD. I pray that the focus will solidify around mastering the basics of reading, writing, arithmetic, and speaking confidently. I pray for an increase in teaching logic and reasoning at home, in schools and in churches and other places of fellowship. I pray there is an emphasis of respecting other students, teachers, police, EMT, firefighters, and other public servants they come into contact with. ‘We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.’ [1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 ESV]
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters has a firm foundation in respecting others and demonstrating love to our neighbors. Help us LORD to fulfil ‘So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.’ [Matthew 7:12 ESV]
By God’s grace, HE stores the Word of God into our soul and brings up HIS Word with understanding for us whenever it is necessary. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. [Hebrews 4:12]
I pray that we each are increasing doing what the LORD instructs us to by HIS Word. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. ‘But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.’ James 1:22, 25 ESV]
I lift the US Congress, the Biden Administration, and the Federal Court justices to YOU LORD. I pray that the balance of authority and power in this nation will adhere to YOUR precepts including those established in the Constitution of the USA. I pray for wisdom during judicial review of legislation, executive orders from Presidents this century, and adjudicating differences of judicial decisions at lower courts. I hope and pray that original intent will serve as the underpinning of the majority of decisions. ‘Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!’ 1 Corinthians 6:2-3 ESV
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Tuesday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Wednesday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Phil Keaggy - Let Everything Else Go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px-lV4zKM-k
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