As a unsaved 19 year old young man, I joined the United States Navy, the Navy creed was drilled into our heads Honor, Courage, and commitment. Taken at face value, these are moral ideas in a less than moral environment. Picture this, young men fresh out of high school find themselves in exotic places far from the Wisconsin farms they grew up on. So, where do you turn? Some were smart and turned to God right away others find a Godly mentor to help them mentally and spiritually relate to this new world. Sadly still others fall slave to this lifestyle of work hard play harder, they fall to alcohol, they fall to prostitution, and all the shiny “things” the world has to offer. I was one of the middle guys; I always somehow seamed to run into a Christian to mentor me, guide me, and teach me what Honor, …show more content…
Just think of that, 13 years, of men and women seeding, watering, and teaching. None of us would ever keep a tomato plant if we watered and cared for it that long with seemingly nothing happening. We would pull up that withered root and move on to something else. But God didn’t give up on me. On May 7th of 1997 I made the most important decision of my life, I decided to let Jesus into my heart. Since that life changing event, I finished a successful Navy career, have been married to my wonderful bride for 28 years. God has given us 2 grown girls married to Godly men and 1 grandchild. We were Proverbs 22:6 parents, and now grandparents “Train up a child in the way he should go and he shall not depart form it”. That single decision all those years ago has been the driving influence of my life. I still work as a defense contractor training the same Navy men and women I was enlisted with. I have made thousands of very important decisions that affected hundreds of people directly. I don’t know what I would do without the influence of
Honor, Courage, and Commitment are the back bone to the U.S. Navy they infuse the Navy with a living life blood an unfaultable force. Honor to me is associated with pride not the seven deadly sins pride, but more like taking a personal ownership in all that you do so that you present your absolute best every time. As an officer this is the standard that should be strived for and extended upon; the taking of ownership not only of tasks, but the well being of your sailors as well. Courage to me has many forms it could be that sailor/soldier who gets a soft whisper in their ear that tells them to enlist so they can stand on the front lines to protect others, or the kid who takes his and others fears and takes a stand against the playground
This year I have taken the initiative and joined the Freshman mentor program. Every Thursday, I stand in front of my freshman class and try to guide them through their first year of high school successfully. I put myself out for them, telling them about my experiences, my mistakes. Not only do I tell them of my experiences, I show them others as well. This allows them realize they can exceed and become successful as well. Weekly, I engage them by asking for their opinions on certain topics , problems, and situations in school and encourage them to find ways to solve or improve those situations and problems. By allowing them to talk, express themselves, voice their opinions, I encourage them to start thinking, to develop problem solving
There are people in everyone's lives who have played a significant role in developing their personality or have been a mentor or a guide or a positive influence all their life. My oldest brother, Kaleb Mortenson, has been all of these as he has helped me with life advice and inspired me technologically and musically.
During my earlier service years, my unwavering answer reflected the efforts of the Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsman. However, the time spent in service has led to spiritual wisdom in
I want to take the time to say thank you for all you have taught me about professionalism and the great advice you have given me along the way. I have sincerely enjoyed the time I have spent with you at Teach for America. It was such an amazing pleasure having you as my mentor. You were always available to help me whenever you can and consistently checking-in with me to ensure I was on track, which I really appreciate your kindness. I’m so happy that I got the opportunity to have a different mentor because it provided me with new experiences and new skills that I needed. It has been great getting to know you at TFA.
We all make bad decisions. Yet our society tends to turn careers, personal lives, mistakes and misunderstandings, and everything else into media entertainment. We must turn them into teachable moments in our Marines’ development of character less we be disappointed in the character that takes command in moments of crucial choices for these Marines. I think of character in terms of its doctrinal meaning as "the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of a person. In the context of the profession of arms, it entails moral and ethical adherence to our values. Character is the heart of the relationship of the profession with the American people, and to each other." This entails more than just espousing our Corps' values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment as a bumper sticker slogan. It means internalizing these values into the rubric of our daily lives and developing a better appreciation for the distinction in morals, ethics, and laws. This applies to both personal actions and to official actions. While somewhat debated in distinction, morality, ethics, and law relate to each other and our Marines need to understand how as they develop their
What is a leader? The real question is, what does it take for someone to be considered a leader? First of all, everyone is a leader in some way; everyone has their own specialty, and depending on how they use their skill, that’s what makes them a leader. I have been involved in many leadership opportunities; like participating in The Salvation Army, helping at fairs for National Honor Society, or even volunteering to help another school related organization with concessions. But nothing comes close to the amount of time I’ve dedicated to being an Ignition mentor. As a leader, I devoted my time to this one cause, and I feel that this one is the most rewarding. The reason I feel so obligated and passionate about this organization is because during my first year as a freshmen,
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Although it was hard, I didn’t hesitate to look to my Heavenly Father for help. I knew He had given me this trial for reason, but I didn’t know why. I was blessed with wonderful friends and family, and I was satisfied with the way my life was, but suddenly I struggled to feel happy. I spent many nights on my knees crying and praying for help. I asked God to help me feel happy again, wondering how He would respond. I waited for an answer, but I felt like I wasn’t receiving one. It took me a few months after the school year had started to realize that He had answered my pleas for help since the first day of school began.
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Business drilling has turned into an exceptionally mainstream subject of talk for some individuals beginning in business today. There likewise numerous individuals out there that call themselves business mentors that truly don't have any thought on the best way to mentor somebody in business.
Through the process of meeting and working with my mentor I have learned a great deal about the world of electrical engineering. My father, who works in the field of electrical engineering first sparked my interest in the subject. He also made me interested in my project of building a Tesla Coil by recalling stories of rebuilding breakers and testing 400,000 volt transformers. I then watched videos of people building complex electric devices in their garage. I then met my mentor and spoke to him and my father to learn about the world of an electrical engineer.
On the other hand, I would not be where I am if not to the most dedicated and amazing couple, Sa Bo Nim Tullier and Ms. Jacky Tullier. I look up to Sa Bo Nim with utmost respect. He is my teacher, but at the same time he has been a mentor and a great leader. On the other hand, Ms. Jacky is always there to lend a hand. She has ideas for everything. Together they are a great team! I can enumerate the fun stuff they plan for the students of PKSA including our families and friends. My favorite one is the Nerf wars. Still not equipped with English vocabulary, I totally can understand the meaning of fun and water when I see it. I remember, all the kids teamed up against Mr. Betz. And yes, we won. I have never seen a huge inflatable in my life, but like they said, there is always a first time. To make a long story short, I went home soaked and tired. But the best thing was, I had a big happy smile before going to bed.
I agree that having a mentor can you break through the barriers of a glass ceiling. For instance, a mentor can help you develop your skills better, grow as a person, and meet the right people who can help you move up the corporate ladder (Tahminicioglu, 2006). In other words, a mentor can inspire and motivate you to succeed.
The word of God has brought me through some of the most difficult times in my life. Almost three years ago now, my family suffered a great loss. It really affected me. There was a point in time when I let the pain and guilt of that tragedy eat me up. God brought me out of that dark place I was in and He made my faith stronger. God revealed to me that He has a greater plan. Today, looking back I see how God used that tragedy to help grow my faith in the midst of the hurt. Now I can talk to and be there for people who go through the same thing. Where we are in life, when we are in God’s will, is exactly where we need to be!