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Posted on October 15, 2023

Millions of factors come into play for everything in your life. But we frequently decide that events occur because of just one or two main things. We can easily think that we could have had a different outcome if just one factor changed. Maybe that’s true.

Though it may be more complex than that. Adjusting one thing could change many other things too.

You are unlikely to ever know how different things could have been or how close you really were to the outcome you wanted. Just keep going and enjoy the game.

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Contributing v Determining Factors

Posted on October 14, 2023

Don’t let contributing factors in your life become determining factors. Sage advice. YOU determine what you want in your life and what you are willing to do to make that happen.

A contributing factor could be a friend calling and distracting you. Don’t let that determine your day. Just let it be a contribution to your day.

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Spontaneity v Planning

Posted on October 13, 2023

A great life is a wonderful mix of both spontaneity and planning. Although one must be aware of how you use them. Too much of one can be detrimental though the opposite could be beneficial. Spontaneously eating while planning to lose weight will not be helpful. Whereas spontaneously going to the gym frequently might benefit your plan.

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Find The Angle

Posted on October 12, 2023

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Oftentimes you just need to find the better angle. Keep looking if you haven’t been able to make it work yet.

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Victory Is Delicious

Posted on October 8, 2023

No matter what the sport, event, or situation, victory is delicious. The taste and delirium can be overwhelming depending on your perspective. If only everyone could experience the profound joy of a sensational and meaningful win.

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50 Is Half Way

Posted on October 1, 2023

It is often said that 40 is mid life. But I’d argue 50 is more the middle. We don’t remember much from under 12. Then 12-18 is a wild ride of changes and growing up, though for most people many things are done for them by parents or boarding school. Food is covered and so is lodging.

So adult and independent years start around 20. Then 20 to 50 is 30 years. And 30 more years puts you at 80. That’s a great lifespan for those that make it.

So 50 is the mid point. Stay healthy and fit, both physically and mentally, so you increase your chances of a long and enjoyable life!

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Think Better, Feel Better

Posted on September 30, 2023

This is very true. If you have poor thinking, you’ll have poor experiences in life. You may worry, be negative, get angered easily or have unrealistic expectations.

If you can train your mind to think better, be more positive and balance your emotions, you are very likely to feel better more often.

Give it a try for a week or two.

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Trying To Make Things Better, Can Make Them Worse

Posted on September 29, 2023

Whether it’s welfare, tractors in Africa, lower lending standards, or government covid policies, when people with good intentions get involved, the long run outcome can be worse.

Of course the immediate benefit is observable and often desirable. Unfortunately, the second and third order implications can be less beneficial, or even damaging or disastrous. (Though rarely for the people that initiated the policy).

Many of the world’s modern issues are derived from well intentioned people getting in the way and trying to control outcomes. Most often, people would be better served if there was less human intervention and they let the natural course of events take place. There is balance in the universe. Sometimes we should respect that and be patient.

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Be The Bigger Person

Posted on September 28, 2023

When someone says or does something that bothers you, you don’t have to bother them back. It’s not a competitive Olympic sport where you get points and medals.

Usually it’s better if you can be the bigger person. You can shrug it off and move on with your day, not missing a beat. It often helps to think that they are probably having a bad day or aren’t very skilled in conversation, joy or gratitude.

It’s not your job to teach. Though your response can help them see how to respond to challenging moments in a better way.

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What Is Fun?

Posted on September 27, 2023

Think of things that are fun. Are they the same things you found fun 10 years ago? Are they free or expensive? Can you do them alone or need others to go with you?

Fun can be different from adventure. Adventure isn’t always fun.

Make a list of fun things you would like to do this year. Then set about doing them!