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Category: Personal Growth & Insights

The Problem with Blazing a New Trail 0

Personal Growth & Insights

The Problem with Blazing a New Trail

The problem with blazing a new trail is you know where you want to go and what you want to build but there are no maps or even roads to get there yet.   You have half the people you know telling you to stick to the existing roads and think you're an idiot for…
Learning from Other Viewpoints 0

Personal Growth & Insights

Learning from Other Viewpoints

I enjoy talking to people with different viewpoints and opinions. Either I learn something new and see something from a new perspective, or they unintentionally provide me more evidence as to why I was correct in the first place...
I Try 0

Personal Growth & Insights

I Try

You know, I try hard to correct myself when I am wrong. I don't like being wrong. I don't like being called wrong. I want to be right, and am willing to change myself to be right. For example, I wrote this big long article yesterday morning, and this morning I realized that I was…
The Process of Being Open Minded 0

Personal Growth & Insights

The Process of Being Open Minded

To make sure you remain open-minded, it is useful to follow a certain process to make sure that you have the best possible understanding of a particular topic. This process is ongoing, and a truly open-minded person is continuously learning and adjusting based on new input. Research and observe.  Ask questions. Draw conclusions based on research…
Purpose & Hope 0

Personal Growth & Insights

Purpose & Hope

Purpose and hope are everything.  It's what gets you up in the morning and what sustains you through the day, no matter what comes your way.