Like Columbus

Columbus persistently pioneered.

Do you? 

He lobbied rulers in Portugal, Italy, England and Spain for years before his offer was accepted by Spain.

Some say he was motivated by fame. Others claim he was money motivated. And others say it was God that guided him (Columbus journaled his feelings, testifying of Divine guidance).

Years ago I unkowingly emulated Columbus when I interviewed for my first post-college job. 

When one company didn't seem interested in my ability, I contacted their competition. 

The first company quickly offered me a well-paying job. 

Over the years I've found the joy of persistently pioneering: discovering new vistas by tenacity. 

And now when I want new basketball shoes, I look at Nike, U nder Armour and Adidas among others.

Or if I want a good deal on clothes, I check Amazon, eBay, a local mall and maybe even local classifieds.

If my children need/want to learn new skills?

We look at swimming, martial arts, dance, soccer, basketball, baseball, Parkour, Lego League or debate. 

Dogged. Determined. Variety-seeking. 

Like Columbus.