I Don’t Do All the Things That I Do
Bobby Thalhimer
Mar 21, 2009
Since the Richmond Times-Dispatch put a nice promo about my blog on its editorial page, at least four or five people have said to me, “I don’t know how you do all the things that you do.” I have thought about that observation, and if I am truthful I really don’t do all the things that I do! Not anywhere close.
My many colleagues at work effort tirelessly to achieve accomplishments for which others give me credit. My wife, my kids and my extended family and I work together in the same way. Sometimes I am fortunate to provide leadership, but rarely have I done the heavy lifting. And, if I really want to be honest, a great deal of what I know is thanks to my dad and to my mom, who as I write is quite ill. Daily, when I visit Mom she provides me a mental list of things I should be thinking about! All of these people are my heroes.
Paul Galanti is a hero to many of us, thanks to his long-term survival as a POW in Viet Nam. His wife, Phyllis, is equally a hero for her extensive, tireless efforts, along with other POW wives, to rally the nation in support. These women were instrumental in saving our heroes, including Paul and John McCain. Paul never forgets it, and in fact gives a magnificent talk called, “Who Packs Your Parachute?” The point is that the person who packs your parachute is the most important person in the whole world.
I suppose there are three kinds of people in this world – those that don’t do very much, those who try to do everything by themselves (and often make a lot of fuss about it), and those who are team players (and probably don’t make a lot of fuss). I hope I am one of the latter people most of the time, and I thank all of you who give me credit for the work of a great and very large team. Let me take this opportunity to pass your kudos along to my family, my colleagues and my friends, because they are the ones who deserve it.
I can see that you are putting a lot of time and effort into your blog and detailed articles! I am deeply in love with every single piece of information you post here. Will be back often to read more updates!
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Nov. 3, 2009 at 02:35 AM
I found myself asking the same question, “I don’t know how you do all the things that you do.”Thanks for clearing that up but I think you give to little credit to yourself. I;m sure most of it is because of your hard work.
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Nov. 2, 2009 at 01:51 PM
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May. 18, 2009 at 03:51 AM
As with everything you do, Bobby, your blog is first class. And typically understated. A couple of minor corrections, if you will. While I use the parachute packer story a lot, it’s not mine! Navy Captain and professional speaker Charlie Plumb originated the story although it applies to many (most?) of us. Charlie was, however, one of my plebes at the Naval Academy and, later, one of my flight students so I guess I inadvertently am somewhat responsible!
Charlie Plumb’s book is entitled, “j’m no hero” punctuated just like that… I feel the same. The POW experience was an ordeal to be sure but none of us had any choice in the matter. Our wives had many choices. Mine made all the correct ones. Which is why you’re only half correct in your assessment. I lament that your and my paths don’t cross as often as they used to…
Apr. 9, 2009 at 06:05 AM
Bobby, Beautifully written and you are most humble! You do plenty of “heavy lifitng” and all of us here at TCF appreciate all that you DO do.
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