Standing for Something

creed noun: a set of fundamental beliefs

~Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary

Terry Johnson, a former Green Beret, now motivational speaker, introduced me to the power of having a creed. He had memorized the Green Beret Creed back in his days in the service and recited it word for word to our staff when he came to speak. It was powerful. It gave me goosebumps.

Each United States Military special forces unit has a creed. So do faith-based organizations and universities. Creeds have become pop...