1. If any thing can go wrong, fix it! To hell with Murphy!

2. When given a choice- take both!

3. Multiple projects lead to multiple successes.

4. Start at the top then work your way up

5. Do it by the book, but be the author!

6. When forced to compromise, ask for more.

7. If you can't beat them, join them, then beat them.

8. If its worth doing, its got to be done right now.

9. if you can't win, change the rules.

10. If you can't change the rules ignore them.

11. Perfection is not optional.

12. When faced without a challenge, make one.

13. "No" simply means begin again at one higher level.

15. Bureaucracy is a challenge to be conquered with a righteous attitude, a tolerance for stupidity, and a bulldozer when necessary.

16. When in doubt, think!

17. Patience is a virtue, but persistence to the point of success is a blessing.

18. The squeeky wheel gets replaced.

19. The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live.

My Captain noted at the time, back in the 1990's that these are all true. He is my example and my mentor as I move forward into the future.