Tag: learning
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Thrown
I threw my back out. It is not always obvious the importance of stretching and warming up. Normally, I exercise later in the day (often right after work), so I’ve already warmed up. Last week, though, that was not the case. I was traveling for work, and due to my schedule, I knew that if…
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What Is Important?
There is an uncomfortable truth that many of us are confronted with when speaking about our dreams or desires: it is that what is important is what we spend our time doing. Taken another way, it means that if you aren’t taking the time to commit to actions around a dream or desire, then it…
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Words to Ponder #7
“Nothing taught by force stays in the soul.” Plato I didn’t know about this quote until today. Even thousands of years ago people knew that a person who was not engaged in learning — who didn’t want to learn, would likely not. It’s not unlike the adage, “you can lead a horse to water…” Yet,…
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Why I am Failing as a Writer: Part 8 – The Things We Think We Know
For once, I am not certain I really connect with this one. I am not failing as a writer because I really believe I know how to write. Or that I already know X, Y, or Z about the craft. I really don’t. If anything, my problem is the opposite. Or rather, it is that…
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To Know
I wonder often if there is a possible way to know everything. To truly know. Of course it isn’t possible, but is it worth the consideration? It stems a little from jealousy. Many people pose the appearance of absolute certainty that they know all there is to know. Even when proven wrong, the facade fails…
Jeremy C Kester 