davidNprogress

Twenty years.... Launch day of the Sprint network It is hard to wrap my head around that number thinking how long I have been with my employer as of today. I joined just five years of working after graduating college to be part of something that at that time was totally new. Prior to 1996 by law there were only two wireless carriers in each town. That helped things remain stable as this newfangled technology was growing and at the same time limited competition. The government decided more players in the marketplace would reduce prices and increase innovation. Of course the billions of dollars that were to be made in the spectrum auctions were not a bad thing either for Uncle Sam. I was working for one of the two at the time and thought it would be exciting to be part of a ground up new start opportunity.   During these last many years I have been part of a lot of changes. I stepped into this company as a newlywed and soon had a house, a son and a growing set of r...

This week is our 21 st wedding anniversary. I can clearly remember the days as a teen and later as a young adult longing to have love in my life. I was never much of a ladies guy and there were times when I was sure I would never find the right person. It turns out I did not need to find anyone as thanks to a mutual friend we found each other through a blind date. Imagine that! A simple lunch set up turning into a lifetime of togetherness. We are proof that it can happen. Someone this week through e-mail made a comment about our length of marriage success and kiddingly said he should get advice from me. Me being me I could not help but respond with some top of mind thoughts. Here they are Marry the right person to start (people are not fixer uppers) Be partners (no separate accounts; no secrets) Have common interests (hobbies that you do together) Have uncommon interests (Hobbies that make you/her happy and provide “me” time) Honor with actions (Always strive to th...