When I’m wearing my military general hat, my Captain’s hat… I love it. I love the clarity.I love the absolution.Structure.Precision.Focus.Pointed and with purpose. Yes, this is an extreme version of me. And while I wear this hat and live through this uniform, I am intense. Those who don’t know me, understandably mistake me for being…
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Wants, and other questions
What don’t you want? This is equally, if not more important, than what you want. But be careful not to not-want things that are good for you. For example, suffering. And what about those you love? What do they (think they) want? In what domains and categories are you willing to help others achieve their…
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Western culture is cold. Westerners, however, are not. A paradox? Trace Code: Why Do Westerners have so many pets?
Read moreIdeas: Small? Big? Massive?
Are your ideas small? Why aren’t they massive? Your ideas, what’s the endgame?
Read moreTough (and sometimes absent) Dads
The following people had tough dads. Sometimes abusive. A few who didn’t have dads
Read moreA young lady’s charm.
At some point in a young lady’s childhood, she learns that she can get far using her charm, her wit and her beauty. There comes a point in her adult life when her charm, wit, and beauty do not suffice. What else does she have to offer? She better have the grit. The might, discipline,…
Read moreSophie’s Expectation
Below is an actual conversation between Sophie and Daddy. Sophie: Why is _______ falling apart? Daddy described the scenario. Sophie: What will happen if _______ falls apart? Daddy: Mommy and I will have to find a job working for someone else. Sophie: That would be embarrassing. I don’t want my father to be a follower….
Read moreHard Life?
You think it’s hard, life? No. Every generation gets it hard. Every generation is going to get it harder and tougher in their own unique way. Get them ready. We have a responsibility.
Read moreNew day. New life.
Every morning is an opportunity for a new life. This gets forgotten, often, especially when the night ends in drink and smoke. This is karma. Waking up in debt for decisions of yesterday. Not careful; this can replicate in weeks, months, and years, setting you so far back that no time available to you is…
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