The Quiet Leader

  Appalachian Trail Foot Path   Life is a long journey, and you don’t get where you are alone.   “He was born on third base and thinks he hit a triple to get there.”                             – Comment on a supposedly self-made man Recently, I spoke to …

A word from Curt   Today’s story will be part of a speech I’ve giving Tuesday night to the 150 Honor Graduates in my home parish of Beauregard. My short talk will consist of three parts: Remember where you came/come from. Remember you didn’t get here by yourself. Remember that this is just the beginning of your journey. Today, I’m …

There are two life lessons I’m presently learning. First, is the power of the outdoors and nature. One of my keywords is L.L.L. Life Long Learning. I wish to finish strong in my life and constantly have a learner’s lean.  Eager to listen, learn, and grow. This corresponds with my three mantras: Stay Curious. Be Amazed. Tell Stories. Often I …

Proverbs for the day: The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the Lord has made them both.  Proverbs 20:12 Every blessing we have is from God, including our five senses.  Thanking Him for these things are part of living the Gratitude-Filled Life. My vision and hearing are not what they were when I was a younger man, but I’m so …

Tough or Hard   In front of me are three objects: a brick, a piece of leather, and a hammer. These make for a wonderful lesson. However, this story is not about the hardness of a brick, toughness of leather, or the pain of the hammer blow. This is a story about somebody. Objects don’t move us—but people do. Watching …

Working Title: The Power of a Handwritten  Note Sub title: Living gratefully/Living compassionately  By Curt Iles Writing and receiving handwritten notes iand letters are relics of the past. There’s why the power of the handwritten note has never been more valuable. gratitude Encouragemnt Comfort Affirmation   5 minutes Make your tools convenient   a postcard with your letterhead on blank …

What is true success? If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it’s not success at all. -Anna Quindlen       Last week, I asked my Facebook friends, “How do you define true success?” I was blown away by the wisdom in the …