But Enough About Me...

What does it take to be "successful" in life? Obviously, that depends on how you define success. No matter how you define it, George Gecowets is a success. His story is so quintessentially "American Dream" that it's a bit hard to believe it's not from a Jimmy Stewart movie. He's a veteran, businessman, writer, educator, father, and husband. He's also my uncle... And everyone should have an uncle like my Uncle George.

Who do you want leading and teaching your children in your absence? Intentionally seeking out and identifying the sort of integrity and wisdom I want in my kids lives has been a non-stop job... but not an impossible one. Craig Hargrow exudes those qualities. He is humble, forthright, gentle and strong. What does it take to raise a man like that? What sort of parents? Experiences? Which struggles do you allow and which do you protect from? Forget the kids, how can I be more like Craig when I grow up?

When things fall apart, how do you know if it's your fault? John Richardson is a financial planner, boy scout leader, mentor, and husband. His relentless optimism makes him easy to like, but it's his deep integrity that makes him a good man.

Lots of people can make lemonade out of lemons, but a select few can make lemon meringue pie. Bree Reynolds was born with all of the qualifications for justified self-pity: poverty, divorced parents, and a birth defect... But that's just not her style. She's tough, tenacious, faith-filled, and very funny. Underestimate her at your peril!

How many cities can you live in without ever finding "home?"

Brian Hendrix is a veteran, husband, father, grand-father, IT professional, naturalist and avid bird watcher. He has traveled all over the world, but chose middle TN to be his home.