Resiliency

Navigating Rocks in the Fog

Navigating Rocks in the Fog

Imagine that you’re the captain of a container ship, moving valuable cargo all over the world. You’re also part of a worldwide network of maritime container shipping vessels that work together across consolidated routes to provide services. Businesses and people all over the world are depending on you to deliver your goods on time. This is your livelihood and traveling in the open water is your passion.

You’re used to navigating familiar oceanic courses and know how to handle calm or stormy waters. You communicate regularly with your seafaring colleagues to share information on the weather and other details to maximize the safe and efficient operation of your ship. (more…)

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One Step Backward Two Steps Forward

One Step Backward Two Steps Forward

As I sit here writing, I’m staring at my left foot. Several months ago, I injured the tendons in the ball of it. I was walking in a pair of shoes that I normally wear, but something was amiss and by the time I recognized I was experiencing constant pain, the damage was done.

I thought it would heal by itself over time (silly me), but after 5 weeks of gingerly walking and limping in a variety of shoes, I made a next day appointment with a podiatrist. He showed me how to wrap it with athletic tape (something new!), and warned me that if I wasn’t careful, I would need to wear a medical walking boot (yikes!). (more…)

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