Happy Independence Day

I try not and let March 2nd pass without aknowledging its importance both to me as a sixth generation Texan, and based upon what happen on this date seven years ago.  One of my ancestors, Dr George Washington Robinson, fought at the battle of San Jacinto, and helped found our wonderful Republic.  And many years later, I was faced with the biggest challenge of my career when I was asked to leave an organization I had poured my heart and soul into saving.  I let my heart overrule my head, and as a result learned some very hard lessons about trust, loyalty as well as about betrayal and hypocrisy and greed.  Through the lens of these ensuing years I now realize that this may have been the best thing that ever happened to me, as it revealed who I can really trust and rely upon, and forced me to look more broadly at my career, my life and my focus.  I guess it's true that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and I would add wiser to that list as well.  Happy Independence Day to Texas, and Happy Independence Day to me.