Rather than re-write an excellent blog post that I discovered on the ‘net, I ask you to click HERE to discover a little about General Colin Powell which you may not be aware – especially regarding this except from his book - A Soldier’s Way.
Do you enjoy sports and the strenuous life? Do you delight in overcoming obstacles, solving problems, and fixing things? Do you have a passion for excellence and a healthy desire to succeed? Do you have integrity and a sense of honour? Are you strong enough to be gentle? If you are that kind of person, then you are eligible for one of the most richly rewarding challenges that life can offer …