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It's The Journey That's Important...
2007-08-14 10:28:00
By John McLeod Life, sometimes so wearying Is worth its weight in gold The experience of traveling Lends a wisdom that is old Beyond our 'living memory' A softly spoken prayer: "It's the journey that's important, Not the getting there!" Ins and outs and ups and downs Life's road meanders aimlessly? Or so it seems, but somehow Leads us where we need to be, And being simply human We oft question and compare.... "Is the journey so important Or the getting there?" And thus it's always been That question pondered down the ages By simple men with simple ways To wise and ancient sages.... How sweet then, quietly knowing Reaching destination fair: "It's the journey that's important, Not the getting there!"
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Job Interview
2007-08-09 11:04:00
SourceReaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources person asked the hotshot young Engineer, fresh out of MIT, "And what starting salary were you looking for?" The engineer cooly said, "In the neighborhoodof $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The interviewer said, "Well, what would you say to a package of 5 weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every 2 years for starters, say, a red Corvette?" The engineer tried to control his excitement, but sat straight up and said, "Wow! Are you kidding?" "Yeah," the interviewer shrugged, "But you started it."
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40 Things You May Not Know
2007-08-02 11:32:00
Source1. Money isn't made out of paper; it's made out of cotton.2. The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottle represents the varieties of pickle the company once had.3. Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks - otherwise it will digest itself .4. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper.5. The dot over the letter 'i' is called a "tittle".6. A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.7. Susan Lucci is the daughter of Phyllis Diller.8. A duck's quack doesn't echo ... no one knows why.9. 40% of McDonald's profits come from the sales of Happy Meals.10 Every person has a unique tongue print (no licking at the scene of a crime!).11. 315 entries in Webster's 1996 Dictionary were misspelled.12. The 'spot' on 7UP comes from its inventor who had red eyes. He was albino.13. On average, 12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents daily.14. During the chariot scene in 'Ben Hur'...
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First Break All Rules By Marcus Buckingham (Book Review)
2007-07-27 05:24:00
I finally got my hands on First, Break All The Rules . I know this book has been around for a long time. Unfortunately I didn?t get the opportunity to read it, until now.Overall, the book provided some new insights into selecting the right people, setting expectations, motivating, and developing them. Yes, there are millions of books that make that promise! However, I believe First, Break All The Rules is one book that actually made a great contribution. Chapter 1: Measuring StickGoes on to say, the strength of a workplace can be simplified to twelve questions. 1. Do I know what is expected of me at work?2. Do I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right?3. At work, do I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day? 4. In the last seven days, have I received recognition or praise for doing good work?5. Does my supervisor, or someone at work, seem to care about me as a person?6. Is there someone at work who encourages my development? 7. At work, do my opini...
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As You Travel Through Life?.
2007-07-23 10:20:00
By Author UnknownAs you travel through life there are always those times When decisions just have to be made, When the choices are hard, and solutions seem scarce, And the rain seems to soak your parade.There are some situations where all you can do Is simply let go and move on, Gather your courage and choose a direction That carries you toward a new dawn. So pack up your troubles and take a step forward - The process of change can be tough, But think about all the excitement ahead There might be adventures you never imagined Just waiting around the next bend, And wishes and dreams just about to come true In ways you can't yet comprehend! Perhaps you'll find friendships that spring from new things As you challenge your status quo, And learn there are so many options in life, Perhaps you'll go places you never expected And see things that you've never seen, Or travel to fabulous, faraway worlds And wonderful spots in between! Perhaps you'll find warmth and affection and caring ...
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Smart Answers
2007-07-16 11:28:00
* A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but couldn't find one big enough for her family. She asked a stock boy, Do these turkeys get any bigger?" The stock boy replied, "No ma'am, they're dead."* The cop got out of his car and the kid who was stopped for speeding rolled down his window. "I've been waiting for you all day", the cop said. The kid replied, "Yeah, well I got here as fast as I could." When the cop finally stopped laughing, he sent the kid on his way without a ticket.* A truck driver was driving along on the freeway. A sign comes up that reads low bridge ahead." Before he knows it the bridge is right ahead of him and he gets stuck under the bridge. Cars are backed up for miles. Finally, a police car comes up. The cop gets out of his car and walks around to the truck driver, puts his hands on his hips and says, "Got stuck, huh?" The truck driver says, "No, I was delivering this bridge and ran out of gas."* A girl was visiting her blonde fr...
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Good Deeds Get Rewarded (Even Here On Planet Earth!)
2007-07-16 06:12:00
I was flipping through the television channels, when I came across the drama One Tree Hill Next thing you know, I was wrapped up in this show! Normally, I just scoff at shows of this nature, but on this particular day, I happened to watch the episode. Don?t worry I won?t go into all the details; There was one heart warning moment, and I wanted to share it with you.I will leave out the actual names of the characters for the benefit of those readers who are not familiar with the show.Here goes,A young man, visits an old man called Mel, every Saturday, at an elder?s home. One day, he took his date along with him to meet Mel. Apparently, Mel has been a popular and successful race car driver in his day! So, this girl suggested that they take Mel to a race track and do the go car thing. Mel enjoyed it very much. Then the girl comments, ?Mel probably won't forget their big night for awhile?. Then this young man tells her that Mel is his grandfather who is suffering from the Alzheimer's di...
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Enhance Life: Link Nuggets (June 11, 2007)
2007-07-12 05:20:00
Liz has a wonderful take on The Ferrari Analogy for Organized WritingWe do several things in order to relax. However, have you every tried Using Your Craft to Relax.... 10 Ways To Have A Happy Work DayRelated PostsEnhance Life : Link Nuggets (March 15, 2007)" target=_blank>Enhance Life: Link Nuggets (May 5, 2007)
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Do You Know The Most Important Parameter For Building A Better Blog?
2007-07-07 18:52:00
Lately though, I have begun to notice that most of the advice given in these articles revolve around one key ?parameter?. What does that mean? Well, advice is all well and good? In most blogs ;-) . However, if we are to successfully improve, I would say we need a good balance of ?.There are plenty of blogs, blogging about building a better blog. They offer numerous ways of improving your blog. I have also contributed my share of blogging guidance.TimeI wish I had endless hours to work on my blog. Sadly though, reality speaks otherwise. Unless you are full time blogger, you might squeeze a few minutes here and there to write a post. In most cases, it reflects on your post.In order to reduce the time spent on a particular post, most of us purposefully compromise on perfection; Yes, quality indeed. Proof readingSome people are blindly sloppy. Others, simply ?compromise? on proof reading. I am guilty as charged. On rare occasions, I just glimpse through once and then press the publish ...
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Ponder A While With These Quotations
2007-07-03 13:43:00
# ?Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work." ~ Peter Drucker# ?What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfills you, the rest will come? ~ Oprah Winfrey# ?Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.? ~ Abigail Adams # ?He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.? ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson# ?Experience is the name so many people give to their mistakes? ~ Oscar WildeRelated PostsQuotes That Make Me Smile6 Timeless Ways To Stay Out Of TroubleUnintentionally Funny Movie Conversations
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I do (But?. I don't): Decide To Be Decisive
2007-06-26 13:11:00
Life is a collection of continuous decisions. It can be simple as 'what time to get up in the morning', or 'what to wear to office today' or as complex as 'should I take a loan' or "should I buy the new car" etc. Here are a few guidelines that have proven to be useful to me.#1. What?s the objective?This is basically to establish why I am making the decision in the first place and what I intend to get out of it.#2.Gather all the necessary information Sometimes we are in groping in the dark since we don?t have the adequate information. Try as much as possible to get all facts together before the final verdict. #3.Worst case scenario?Evaluate the probable consequences of each decision. Would I be able to live with it, if in case reality turns ugly?#4. Weigh your options Seeing things on paper, goes a long way towards finding perspective. The traditional list of pro?s and con?s will do wonders. Or it can even be a creative sketch. Use what ever that works for you.#5. Ask for advic...
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This Is My Now (Centenary Post)
2007-06-22 17:58:00
Once, upon a time, about 9 months ago.. I began my blogging journey with a simple welcome post. I must admit, developing a blogging voice was difficult. Ideas were hard to come by. Thus, it is a bit hard for me to realize that I am actually writing my centenary post!Initially, I wanted to check out what blogging was. It was more or less an experiment that turned out to be hobby! Of course, I had several other reasons for starting a blog. It has been a great experience for me so far. I have made loads of friends (across continents!) and learnt a lot on numerous things. So today, I would like to dedicate my centenary post to all my readers.Thank you very much for your comments, email and links. It is very much appreciated. The feedback you have given me has been very useful to me. A special ?thank you? out to Mattyfor her continuously encouragement. Did you know that you are the top commenting for Enhance Life? he he. Your insights are truely appreciated.If you have any ideas that wou...
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Moments In Life
2007-06-19 05:22:00
Author UnknownThere are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real! When the door of happiness closes, another opens; but often times we look so long at the closed door that we don't see the one, which has been opened for us. Don't go for looks; they can deceive. Don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile, because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile. Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do. May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future wil...
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Enhance Life: Link Nuggets (June 15, 2007)
2007-06-15 12:43:00
Speaking as a Performing Art9 Lessons Richard Feynman Taught Us About Creativity What Is A Lot Of Money To You?Related PostsEnhance Life : Link Nuggets (May 7, 2007)Enhance Life: Link Nuggets (April 20, 2007)Enhance Life: Link Nuggets (May 25, 2007)
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Escape From Your Comfort Zone To Bring Out The Best In You
2007-06-12 05:33:00
?The Comfort Zone ? is where people reside emotionally before dramatic change occurs. - Bored; There is no excitement in what you do- You don?t feel motivated- Monotonous; you are not learning anything new- Comfortable; no risk, no fear Are you a member of the ?Comfort Zone? ? You are quite capable of doing a lot more than you are already doing. Am I right? Uncertainty, fear, risk, and many other factors prevent us from doing what we CAN do. Think about it; Where are you now? Where do you want to be? What?s possible? Related Posts5 Reasons Why Letting Go Is So DifficultThe Strongest Principle Of Growth Lies In Human ChoiceYou HAVE TO Love What You Do
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5 Things You Don't Want to Hear During Surgery
2007-06-07 05:18:00
#1. Everybody stand back! I lost my contact lens!#2. What's this doing here?#3. Don't worry. I think it is sharp enough.#4. I wish I hadn't forgotten my glasses.#5. Rats, there go the lights again...(Source:email)
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Building A Better Business (Book Excerpt)
2007-06-05 05:40:00
Building a better worldJust that.... in what ever way you choose.Each of us is unique, and building a better world also means different things at various stages of life, but it?s essentially about a better life in some way for yourself, or perhaps for those you care for, for family and friends, or for the community you live in and beyond.Everything you have ever done from the day you were born, from taking a sip of water to solving a problem or ?saving the world?, is related to this universal human desire for a better life. Improvement is the key- even if this is just your own feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment, or may be personal comfort right now as you adjust your position slightly while reading this book.Related Posts80/20 Individual By Richard Koch (Book Excerpt)The Heart Of A Leader By Ken BlanchardReaching Your Potential By Norman Vincent Peale
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Places To Fish And Find Great Blog Post Ideas
2007-06-02 05:14:00
Since I started blogging, one question that I am often asked is, "How do you get ideas to write?"One of the toughest things that I encounter as a blogger, is the fact that I need to find great ideas. A post idea that will make the reader?s time worth while; one that will make a difference; An idea that will enhance your life. A very tough ask! I try my best, and you bare witness to it ;-)Do you wonder how my little brain(yes, I have one! But I sometimes wonder!) comes up with what I write? It is no secret anymore, here it is.1. Get floating thoughts out of your head and into your postIf you are to execute this eloquently, you NEED to have a notebook and a pen with you at all times! Write about anything that comes to your mind, however stupid you may think it is! Not much of that goes into my posts, as soon as it is written. I ask myself, "What more should I add to make this a blog post?" With time, I build upon the things I have jotted down. Examples:Why Do Smart People Do Stupid Th...
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Happiness Is Voyage
2007-05-29 14:08:00
(Source:email, I don't know who the actual author is)We convince ourselves that life will be better once we are married, have a baby, then another.Then we get frustrated because our children are not old enough, and that all will be well when they are older.Then we are frustrated because they reach adolescence and we must deal with them. Surely we?ll be happier when they grow out of the teen years. We tell ourselves our life will be better when our spouse gets his/her act together, when we have a nicer car, when we can take a vacation, when we finally retire.The truth is that there is no better time to be happy than right now. If not, then when? Your life will always be full of challenges. It is better to admit as much and to decide to be happy in spite of it all.For the longest time, it seemed that life was about to start. Real life. But there was always some obstacle along the way, an ordeal to get through, some work to be finished, some time to be given, a bill to be paid. Then l...
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If It Is Meant To Be ? It Will Be
2007-05-29 05:20:00
You went for a job interview that you really wanted. A few days later, you get a rejection letter. Your mother says, ?If It Is Meant To Be ? It Will Be?You think you are in love. You feel you?ve met the perfect match, until she announces that she only wants to be ?just friends?. Then, your best friend says (Among other things!), ?If It Is Meant To Be ? It Will Be?. You want to start your own business. You apply for a bank loan. Your request is denied. Your wife says, ?If It Is Meant To Be ? It Will Be?.Your grandmother buys lottery tickets with the hope of winning the jackpot. She complains to you about not being lucky. You tell her, ?If It Is Meant To Be ? It Will Be?. :-)I can come up with more examples. However, I think I will rest my imagination, for now.So, tell me, has anyone every said that to you? At the time, did you feel like punching the person? :-) I am sure they all meant well. We find it so hard to believe. We keep asking ?why?. We keep analyzing what went wrong.Years...

Enhance Life: Link Nuggets (May 25, 2007)
2007-05-26 05:20:00
If you are blessed with a fast internet connection (& not too sensitive about piracy!) BitTorrent can offer you a lot.34 Places to Get Design Inspiration - Online and Off Get inspired!If you don?t have passion and purpose, greater productivity won?t help you! Very true...Related PostsEnhance Life : Link Nuggets (March 15, 2007)" target=_blank>Enhance Life: Link Nuggets (May 5, 2007)
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6 'American Idol Ways' To Enhance Your Blogging
2007-05-23 07:07:00
1#. Don't tell me how talented you are, show me!At the beginning of each season, the judges weed out the truly unworthy. We see quite a number of contestants, who are not selected for the next round. More often, they plead by saying that they are good. Then again, the judges don't see it that way!Many of us are talented in numerous ways. I might not be good at what you are good at. Which doesn't mean I am not talented! Each of us are gifted in unique ways. Do you know what your talents are? Are you using them? Can others see it?#2. Appearance matters!If you follow the show week after week, you will notice that the contestants change their hairstyles, clothing style etc. Sometimes, I even find it difficult to recognize the person! Most of the time, they dress the part. Their clothing reflects the song they sing.Coming back to blogging, the look and feel of your blog goes a long way. It creates a foundation for what you write. How are the element in your side-bar arranged? Does it...
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The Strongest Principle Of Growth Lies In Human Choice
2007-05-19 18:04:00
John Wesley recently wrote an intriguing article on Balancing the present and the future. Here is a glimpse of the article.Consider some of the choices that impact our lives on a daily basis:Do I stay up late hanging out with friends, or go to sleep and be productive tomorrow?Do I eat out because it?s easy, or cook at home and save money?Should I work late and get ahead, or enjoy the beautiful spring weather?Each of these choices boils down to a simple question. Do I want to enjoy the present moment or plan for the future?These are all difficult decisions because both answers have their merits. The present moment is fleeting and immediate, while the future is constantly hanging overhead. Part of us is constantly begging for indulgence while another part is worried that we?re falling behind and won?t be able to recover.I couldn?t agree more. We are constantly hunted by choices. Some are easier than others. A few, you wish you never had to make! Often, I feel that we are overloaded w...
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Unintentionally Funny Movie Conversations
2007-05-16 09:16:00
Dorothy: How can you talk if you haven't got a brain? Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot of talking... don't they? Dorothy: Why yes... I suppose they do ~ Wizard of Oz Leslie Mann (Corinne):... so what's this I hear you were doing laundry with my sister?Adam Sandler (Sonny):... she said we were doing laundry together? Where I come from, we call that doing the hibidy dibity ...~ Big DaddyBart Simpson:... Dad, I am glad you are still alive ...Homer Simpson:... yes, it is every parent's dream to outlive their children ...~ The SimpsonsHey are you nervous about your plane ride?A little.First time?No, I've been nervous before.~ Airplane Do you have any favorite movie conversations?Related PostsTake A Break, With These One LinersTop 5 Reasons Why The Voices Inside Your Head Talk Only To You!
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Are We There Yet?
2007-05-14 10:27:00
I was traveling by bus a couple of days ago, when I got this post idea. What inspired me to write this post was a little talkative boy, who was seated in front of me. I think he must have been around 4 or 5 years old. This little fellow, was fascinated by the vehicles that passed by. Each time our bus, passed a vehicle he would say Car, Van etc to the person sitting next to him. I assumed it was his mum. After while, as with most children that age, he got bored and started asking his mum, ?Are we there yet??. Then his mum would try to explain that we had a long way to go. That kept his silent for a while. But not for long. Again, he asked, ?Are we there yet?? . This time the mum explain that we first need to reach town A, then go to town B, then town C etc and finally the destination. Of course that didn?t stop the little boy from asking the questions. However, this time his question was different. He asked ?Have we reached town A??. Obviously, he was a smart little one! This incid...
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80/20 Individual By Richard Koch (Book Excerpt)
2007-05-12 18:35:00
To thine own self be true-but to which self should you be true to?The self that spends a huge amount of time and sweat getting nowhere? The self that engages in destructive patters o behavior? The self that follows the crowd (all of us, saints and lunatics only excepted, spend much or most of our time conforming to the dictates of others)? Our automatic self? The self that achieves nothing out of the ordinary? The self that could just as well not be a self at all?No. The self to which we must be true is our really distinctive and productive self, our unique self, our imaginative, positive and creative self, the 20% or less of ourselves that contribute more than 80% of our impact and happiness.First we have to find this self, to be aware of the powerful vital few characteristics within ourselves. Then we have to nurture and grow this 20%. Only then can we use it to make the world and ourselves richer.Related postsRe-imagine By Tom Peters(Book Review) Essential Drucker (Book Review)
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Enhance Life: Link Nuggets (May 7, 2007)
2007-05-08 05:40:00
When it comes to photos, I only know how to say Cheese!. However, after reading The Ten Commandments Of Photography.I feel confident to head over to the other side of the camera ;-)The Science Of Love Adds a scientific twist, into the already complicated formula called Love!Wouldn't it be nice to open SELECTED links, returned from the search results-All at once?FireFox now has an Add-on which does exactly that!Related PostsEnhance Life : Link Nuggets (April 7, 2007)Enhance Life: Link Nuggets (February 6, 2007)
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Face The Facts; The Ex-Files
2007-05-05 10:45:00
This post is based on The Tyra Banks Show; A television talk show, similar to Oprah Winfrey. This particular show I am referring to, was a slight deviation from the regular topics they discuss. From what I gathered Face the Facts - the Ex-Files , was an attempt to revisit previous relationships in order to find out ?what went wrong? or rather to answer the question ?why do I always get dumped?.Tyra (the hostess) interviewed three women. I can?t imagine why they agreed to be on television and publicly discuss the relationship along with their ex?s! May be they were temporarily out of their mind! Or may be they were paid handsomely. Hm? I wouldn?t know!Your too controlling, protective, insensitive, jealous etc etc The usual ex-relationship banter was the outcome of the discussions. Anyway, it was entertaining to watch! I wonder what the participants felt like hearing the negative feedback. It didn?t end there. They were also given professional help by Dr. Michelle. This show seemed in ...
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The Will To Win
2007-05-03 06:01:00
By Berton Braley If you want a thing bad enough To go out and fight for it, Work day and night for it, Give up your time and your peace andyour sleep for it If only desire of it Makes you quite mad enough Never to tire of it, Makes you hold all other things tawdry and cheap for it If life seems all empty and useless without it And all that you scheme and you dream is about it, If gladly you'll sweat for it, Fret for it, Plan for it, Lose all your terror of God or man for it, If you'll simply go after that thing that you want. With all your capacity, Strength and sagacity, Faith, hope and confidence, stern pertinacity, If neither cold poverty, famished and gaunt, Nor sickness nor pain Of body or brain Can turn you away from the thing that you want, If dogged and grim you besiege and beset it, You'll get it!Related postsA Creed to Live ByIf I Had My Life To Live OverQuarter Life Crisis
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6 Timeless Ways To Stay Out Of Trouble
2007-04-30 05:54:00
#1. It?s not what we don?t know that get?s us in trouble, it?s what we DON?T DOWhat I was about 11 years old, I really liked played with my dog- Casper. Much of the enjoyment came from running around the house, with the fellow on my tail.! At the time, I had been given several firm warning by my mother- ?DON?T RUN inside the house, you might fall and hurt yourself?. Of course, as mischievous as I was, I didn?t take the advice. Then one day it happened. I slipped and fell. I knocked my face (mouth) on the edge of a hardy wooden chair. The repercussions of that incident are still felt today. As a result, parts of my front teeth are fake! Sh!!!!That was just one example of my life that I shared with you. There are plenty more! I am sure that looking back, you too would have had your moments. How many drink and drive? How many speed and die? On most occasions we know what we shouldn?t do. Yet, for various reasons, we still do?. #2. Be mindful of who you trustThere is no crash course ou...
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