Remembering our Heroes

This Memorial Day is a day to remember our heroes in the Armed Forces that have given their lives and much more for the freedom of our country.   Here are a few things that come to mind when I think of our troops.

Sacrifice
Take some time and think of all the troops over in the Mid-East right now that are sacrificing their time, their lives and so much more, so that we can live in this country in freedom.  That is a great sacrifice.  We can't forget all our veterans either.  Those that have served in the World Wars, Vietnam, Korean War, Desert Storm and many other wars and conflicts throughout history also deserve recognition and rememberance for sacrificing so much so that we could have the lives we have today in this country.  Can you imagine what this country or even the world would be like if we didn't have men and women like this?  Think about it, and be thankful.


Leadership
Some of the best leaders in this country come from the Armed Forces.  Look at our presidents.  Many of our presidents were servants in the Armed Forces.  We can even go back to some of the first ones; George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to start with.  These are people that shaped our history, and with their leadership led this country to prosperity. 

I had the privilege of hearing General Colon Powell speak no too long ago at a Get Motivated seminar.  Out of all the great speakers there, he was the best.  Talk about leadership too.  He led the Armed Forces of this country in one of the darkest times the military has experienced in history.  He has since retired, but he has taken his leadership to a new level by starting a new organization that gives back to the community.

Service
There is no word that better describes our troops then service.  That is exactly what they do; serve our country.  Webster's dictionary defines service as,"one of a nation's military forces (as the army or navy)," and also "useful labor that does not produce a tangible commodity."  Those that are serving this country, whether it be on the homeland or across the sea, do it because they want to.  They don't expect anything in return.

So when you think of our troops today, remember what and who they stand for, what they have done for us and who they are.  Honor our troops today in some way.  They are our heroes!

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Helping you get the upper hand,
Peter Bunn
Rising Leader

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Want to Have Success in Life? Get Motivated!

I can't think of anybody that doesn't want to be successful in life.  So what is it that keeps people from being successful?  Is their life too busy?  Do they have to much going on that they can't fulfill their dreams?  Maybe too much time is spent dreaming of a successful life, but nothing is done about it.  This probably describes the majority of people.  Many just go about life in their daily routine, and don't even try to make their life better.

So what can I do to become successful?

First and foremost you need to find something that will motivate you.  What is it in your life that you want most?  Is it to be able to spend quality time with your family?  Maybe travel the world?  Or maybe it's to make more money than you are now.  Whatever it is, be specific, yet simple.  Make some goals and put them somewhere so you see them every day as a reminder of what you are doing.

Secondly, get up off your seat and do something different.  Something maybe you have never done before, but always wanted to.  Yes, it might be a little out of your comfort zone, but it's necessary.  That brings me to the next point; change.  Change the things in your life that are preventing you from meeting your goals to become successful.  Change is hard, but it's worth it in the end.  Change can produce opportunities that will lead you on your road to success.  Change needs to happen in your mindset too.  Don't limit yourself by saying something is impossible or it can't be done.  Instead take the bull by the horns and take it as a challenge and an opportunity.  You will be amazed how this will change your perspective on life and how it will bring you one more step closer to success.

Thirdly, learn how to focus.  Having focus will give you what you need to meet your goals and complete the tasks it takes to complete those goals.  Adjust your environment in your home and at work so you can have better focus.

Finally, find people that you can share your goals, dreams and aspirations with.  Having a support team is important to accomplishing your goals and will help you when you get discouraged and feel like quitting.  A good support group equals a more confident and successful person.

So what are you going to do today to empower yourself to become a better person and successful individual?  Whatever it is, just make sure you take that first step of being proactive about it and get motivated!  Once you get that far, there is no stopping you!




Helping you get the upper hand,

Peter Bunn
Rising Leader

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An Introduction

 Hello everyone!  Since this is my first blog post and my blog is just getting on its way, I decided to make my first post an introduction about myself to help you learn more about me and my story.  So, without further due....

I was born in Lebanon, Missouri in the winter of 1979.  That winter just happened to be the worst winter they had had in over 20 years.  In fact the day I was born, my parents one some of the few that made it out that day.  Only 8 months after that my parents moved to Bolivia, South America to an American boarding school called Tambo.  It was there I spent the next 15 or so years growing up, going to school; the usual boy stuff.  

After graduating from high school,  I moved up to the US and stayed with some friends in upper Michigan while working to save up money for college.  In August 1998 I started my first year of college at Piedmont Baptist College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  I completed a Bachelor of Science degree there (on time I might add) in May of 2002 and then moved to Richmond, Virginia where I now reside.

So the last 8 years I have spent here in Richmond.  The first two were with my brother, then I met the love of my life.  We got married in July of 2004 and are still happily married.  The best thing that has happened to me, besides getting married, occurred on March 10, 2008.  Our first son was born!  He has been such a blessing and is the joy of our lives.  Now I look back and can't imagine life without him.

A little about my current employment.  I work at a local hospital for a company called Advanced Patient Advocacy.  We help patients who don't have any insurance or have limited insurance coverage to obtain government funded programs provided through the local department of social services in order to help with their medical bills.  I have been with them for over 6 years now, and it has been very rewarding in the sense that I have helped literally thousands of patients get their bills paid.  It has truly been a great journey.  If you know of any hospitals in your area that could use our services, go to this website to get more info,  www.apallc.com.  I am also in the process of starting an online business that will bring in some additional income once I get it underway.  I'm still working on my website, but if you want to check it out, you can go to www.peterbunnhasfun.com.

So that is a brief overview about me.  I hope to see you on my blog in the future. There is a lot more interesting content to come!