Tag Archives: discipline

Modern Day Heroes

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Joe Clark

When people might ask about heroes, a few names always come to mind. They are names from the era of naval aviation just preceding my time. A couple of those names somewhat go together; James Bond Stockdale and Douglas Hegdahl. … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Good CFI?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Joe Clark

Some believe you must be a great pilot to be a good flight instructor. Others think you have to have great teaching skills. Then there are those who believe it all boils down to patience. For those who believe it … Continue reading →

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Making the Ship Go Faster

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Joe Clark

As with any organization, pilots can have a rather active, funny, ingenious, and sometimes sophisticated sense of humor. Most times, however, we can just be juvenile, according to our wives. A tale told during my Navy days probably has an … Continue reading →

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The Great American Novel

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Joe Clark

OK, so you want to be a writer.  You should ask yourself a few questions regarding your desire to write.  First, Why do you want to write?  The second is, What are you going to write?   Writers have to be … Continue reading →

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Discipline

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Joe Clark

Life is all about discipline. Everything you do in your entire life requires discipline and you can only be successful if you have discipline. Especially when it comes to writing.  Last month, I read the blog of a young writer … Continue reading →

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The Maytag Repairman Isn’t Alone

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Joe Clark

Working as a writer is greatly different from working any other kind of job.  For one, you must be ready for a life filled with solitude.  Writing is one of those things you do best alone.  You must also possess … Continue reading →

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