The Almost Millionaire » Leadership http://www.thealmostmillionaire.com Thoughts, ideas, and tools for bridging the gap between your current situation and financial stability. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:54:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Random Facts about Jack Bauer http://www.thealmostmillionaire.com/random-facts-about-jack-bauer/ http://www.thealmostmillionaire.com/random-facts-about-jack-bauer/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:27:26 +0000 Almost Millionaire http://www.thealmostmillionaire.com/?p=46
  • Some people see the glass as half full. Others see it as half empty. Jack Bauer see the glass as a deadly weapon.
  • When a convicted terrorist was sentenced to face Jack Bauer, he appealed to have the sentence reduced to death.
  • There are two hands that can beat a royal flush. Jack Bauer’s right hand and Jack Bauer’s left hand.
  • Jack Bauer was once charged with attempted murder in Los Angeles County, but the judge dropped all charges because Jack Bauer never “attempts” murder.
  • It takes you 24 weeks just to watch what Jack Bauer does in a single day.
  • Jack Bauer once stepped into quicksand. The quicksand couldn’t escape and nearly drowned.
  • Jack Bauer once showed up late for work. CTU adjusted their clocks accordingly.
  • Jack Bauer never retreats, he just attacks in the opposite direction.
  • On Jack Bauer’s Tax Returns, he has to claim the entire world as his dependents.
  • If everyone on “24″ followed Jack Bauer’s instructions, it would be called “12″.
  • If Jack Bauer needs backup, he looks in a mirror.

    • This stuff made me smile!  Hope you enjoy it.  I found it at http://www.notrly.com

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    Winston Churchill led Great Britain through what could easily be viewed as their most difficult hour in recorded history. It is said that Churchill lived and led with a “NEVER THE LESS” attitude. Even when Germany was closing in tightly on his country and dropping bombs daily, he led with an attitude that provided intense confidence to those around him.

    Even though things look grim, and times are scary, and people are trying to destroy us…NEVER THE LESS, we must work hard and live on with an attitude and a confidence that we will prevail in our endeavors!

    Great leaders seem to have a way of crafting the future with their words and beliefs. I am amazed to hear stories, and watch in my own life, beliefs become reality…this often happens when a strong dose of hard work and faithful dedication is added to the mix!

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