Founder's Blog
Entries in the Competence category
What Is Our Work For God?
During the communist era in central and Eastern Europe, work was of great importance. Quality and efficiency, however, were often overlooked, and consume interests ignored. Even with much effort and…
A Cyclist's Physique
Living in Budapest, Hungary provided a super venue for bicycling. Riding the paths along the Danube River with my daughters brought me great joy. However, no one ever confused me with Lance…
The Power of Example
One day during medical school, I was told to perform a spinal tap. I had been instructed in the procedure by a skilled neurologist and had studied the procedure in my textbook. Sensing my…
Split-second decisions
Swerve or hit the rabbit? While driving, my daughter made a decision. No time for a vote. No time for deliberation. Fortunately, she decided not to swerve. To her delight the rabbit scampered off. I…
Wake Up!
Drowsiness -- It comes at the most inopportune times. My eyelids seem so heavy, I struggle to concentrate, and time practically comes to a halt. Sleep seems so inviting. A recent trip to the United…
Understanding and implementing words
"Chill!" - spoken in contemporary U.S. culture has nothing to do with temperature. As a slang expression, "chill" means to calm down or relax. Many words in today's lexicon…
Following Instructions Carefully
During my school days, I often dove into a test without carefully and completely reading all the instructions. The result? -Often wrong answers to questions that I could have easily answered…
Dive Deeply
"Dive deeply!" This encouragement from a scuba-diving friend never took hold in my life. Although I thought about it, I remained content to snorkel instead. The time, energy and risk…
Wise Words
Words sting, encourage, dishearten, or sooth. They are powerful - dangerous as well as inspiring. In fact, societies are built upon words that shape the thinking within that culture. Having lived in…