06-07-2011, 01:11 PM
Back to the OP topic for a moment: Bill, thanks for posting ... Getting a good hit jumps out as the common denominator, allowing a .22 Long Rifle to trump a 30-06 when the latter is poorly used. This should influence our discussions about Grendel and other cartridges in military and law enforcement roles.
NOW LRRPF52 TOPIC:
To the best of my knowledge, there is no military tradition in my family. I can also claim no enduring success in the endeavor in spite of doing some interesting things in the Vietnam arena. There were too many things, principally working with others, that my upbringing did not prepare me for.
I have, however, noticed that success in business, politics, military affairs, etc., tends to run in families.
A few random thoughts:
LRRPF52 calls our attention to what might be called the Oprah effect. I suspect that the anti-nepotism culture in the US makes the reverse true. All too frequently a seriously successful person in the US environment has children who struggle, at best, to keep food on the table.
That may be a good thing since history suggests that not all offspring are capable of reaching the heights attained by mom or dad. It also tends to put an extra challenge on those offspring who can do well but are otherwise blocked by concern over appearances or by outright policy.
Nature or Nurture: How much is success in a line of work dependent on body build and fundamental wiring? How much does it depend on exposure of the young person to Dad's or Mom's business through discussions, routine tag-along, etc.?
Regardless of Nature or Nurture, it is good to have a good enough relationship with your offspring that you and they few comfortable talking about what you and they do...
NOW LRRPF52 TOPIC:
To the best of my knowledge, there is no military tradition in my family. I can also claim no enduring success in the endeavor in spite of doing some interesting things in the Vietnam arena. There were too many things, principally working with others, that my upbringing did not prepare me for.
I have, however, noticed that success in business, politics, military affairs, etc., tends to run in families.
A few random thoughts:
LRRPF52 calls our attention to what might be called the Oprah effect. I suspect that the anti-nepotism culture in the US makes the reverse true. All too frequently a seriously successful person in the US environment has children who struggle, at best, to keep food on the table.
That may be a good thing since history suggests that not all offspring are capable of reaching the heights attained by mom or dad. It also tends to put an extra challenge on those offspring who can do well but are otherwise blocked by concern over appearances or by outright policy.
Nature or Nurture: How much is success in a line of work dependent on body build and fundamental wiring? How much does it depend on exposure of the young person to Dad's or Mom's business through discussions, routine tag-along, etc.?
Regardless of Nature or Nurture, it is good to have a good enough relationship with your offspring that you and they few comfortable talking about what you and they do...