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Icebergs and Communication

Posted on August 25, 2019 by admin

No matter how big an iceberg appears to be, it is always bigger under the surface of the water. Someone who is looking just at what they can see above the water’s surface is only getting part of the picture, … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of the First Draft

Posted on August 24, 2019 by admin

I recently saw the following quote attributed to John Dufresne: “The purpose of the first draft is not to get it right, but to get it written.” The more I think about that quote, the more I love it. It’s … Continue reading →

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Review of Bee Movie

Posted on August 23, 2019 by admin

Yesterday, I watched Bee Movie for the first time in years. Jerry Seinfeld and Renée Zellweger star as the main characters in this zany animated comedy from DreamWorks. After I spoil the plot, I’ll share my thoughts on the movie. … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “Don’t Be Miserable in Advance”

Posted on August 22, 2019 by admin

Although I’ve learned a lot about how to avoid worrying, I still deal with it on a regular basis. It has gotten easier over time, however, to settle down and be at peace. This entry from The Daily Stoic, in … Continue reading →

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Move at Your Own Pace

Posted on August 21, 2019 by admin

I do a lot of things in my daily routines. Some things are just for fun while others keep me in a good place and allow me to continue making progress toward where I want to be in life. Most … Continue reading →

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Listening and Communication

Posted on August 20, 2019 by admin

Stephen Covey talks a lot about the importance of listening in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Seeking to understand what other people are saying, practicing empathetic listening, asking clarifying questions, giving them plenty of time to talk, and … Continue reading →

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Overcoming My Impressionability

Posted on August 19, 2019 by admin

I’m super impressionable. How impressionable, you might ask? Well, if I watch a movie and find one particular character likable or relatable, I’ll start acting like them without even trying. Once I start doing this, it can take me anywhere … Continue reading →

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Review of Walden

Posted on August 18, 2019 by admin

Walden is an interesting book by Henry David Thoreau. It covers the period of just over two years that he spent living in a cabin near Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. He did this to see what he’d learn by … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “Anything Can Be an Advantage”

Posted on August 17, 2019 by admin

I love this entry from The Daily Stoic since I’m a mere three inches taller than Muggsy Bogues. As such, I’ve enjoyed surprising people with my strength, speed, athleticism, and other abilities that they weren’t expecting because of my height. … Continue reading →

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It Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect

Posted on August 16, 2019 by admin

I try to maintain some consistency with the look and feel of this blog. For example, when I’m posting something from The Daily Stoic, I’ll pull up previous posts from that book so I can keep the same format. However, … Continue reading →

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