You Matter Your physical and mental health matters. Bullies and other idiots don’t matter. Local and world- wide politics can seem overwhelming and too ridiculous to fix. Often, they are. We know that life is too short and too precious to waste on things we have no control over. And we know that we can live longer and much happier if we focus on what really matters....
Read MoreEach person should suggest ways that we can interact without attack. In 2020 we find division and chaos that creates more division and dangerous chaos. I think the first rule of discussion should ban personal attacks. We can attack and discuss ideas without personal attacks. Personal attacks usually end viable discussion. Mutual respect allows communication and...
Read MoreBe prepared to be Safe In 2010, Wayne LaPierre published a book titled Safe: How to Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Your Home. Research gathered from that book and from other places can help people be prepared to be safe. Preparation is better than fear. Self-reliance is better than total dependence on government authorities to protect you. In 2020, as people...
Read MoreThe Buddy System by Mike Quick As a soldier I listened carefully. I wanted to survive and I wanted to get back to my wife and my life back home. As the drill Sargent talked about the “Buddy System” I listened carefully. In the Army the person next to you is your buddy. Soldiers must always have a buddy and a best buddy. The first thing I learned in the Army was to...
Read MoreYou Are Your Most Important Hero Study “The Hero with a Thousand Faces” by Joseph Campbell to understand traditional storytelling and to understand tricksters and other obstacles. Read “Activate Your Brain” by Scott G. Halford and study the reptile, mammal and human section of the brain. Research the difference between a “fixed” and “growth” mindset by reading...
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