Tim Sales:
Diffusing live explosives can produce some enormous fears. But fear is not welcome while working on anything that blows up. It distracts one terribly. I was fortunate to have a Master Blaster by the name of Master Chief Hufty teach me how to overcome fear. Little did I know the number of times I would recall this lesson, nor did he realize he helped me become a better public speaker. I would like to share this valuable lesson of how to overcome fear with you.
Master Chief Hufty was probably the smallest physical man I ever met. He stood about 4’3 and weighed around 95 lbs. Yet he is the largest man I’ve ever met. In the military when one achieves something praiseworthy he/she receives “medals” to be worn at formal events. In non-formal situations he/she substitutes ribbons for metals. The ribbons go above the left shirt pocket and each ribbon is approximately ½ inch high and one-inch long. Master Chief Hufty had so many rows of ribbons they actually went over his shoulder and started down his back. He was the most decorated soldier I’d ever seen! To be educated by him was a true honor.
