27 May On Memorial Day

Today is Memorial Day in the US, when we pay our respects to those who fought and died to protect our nation. Like too many other holidays, many of us forget the meaning of the day as we head to the beach, barbecue and shop for holiday specials.

We should certainly enjoy the day off. In my latest book I preach the critical importance of downtime as you pursue your life and career. But as you do try to think about the incredible sacrifices suffered by the young men and women in uniform working around the world to protect our freedoms.

Let us think today about war and its cost to our country and our economy. Let us hope for a time of peace.