I've been thinking alot about the ideas in that poem. I have to say that writing has made me better, regardless of it it ever gets read. It helps with my thinking. However, I am eternally grateful for the men that have taken the time to write so that way I don't have to learn their lessons the hard way.
Thanks Brandon! I am a huge believer that writing improves the quality of thought. I find that I have more 'aha moments' while writing than any other time.
I am a week behind. I read this quickly before boarding a flight, and it has sat in my inbox awaiting another, more intentioned read. Tonight that opportunity presented. I continue to benefit from your writing, this week was the revelation that your posts span a broad range of perspectives. I find the poetry the most moving, but can see how a variety of people can each find something meaningful in the way you structure the content. By way of "discussion", I can't say I agree with Lincoln. His quote reinforces a bias for action- which is context dependant, IMHO. I don't find patience a virtue either, necessarily. Both tools (or attributes), are amazing when appropriate, and dangerous when not. My point isn't to argue pedantically over one of your quotes at the end of your post. It is to say that one of your quotes at the end of your post got me thinking. I have decided to make my kids subscribe, so that we can talk about these posts on Thursdays. Again, great post, thank you.
I'm glad you have enjoyed the poetry. I was a little nervous about throwing it in, but I found a stack of these poems in an old notebook, so you will be getting more of them. I guess I agree with Lincoln in some regards. I have arrived too late at the complimentary hotel continental breakfast too often not to. But, there is also the tale of the father and son bull on the hill. I guess it's METT-T dependent. What a cruel father you are! As always, thank you for your thoughtful comments!
I read all of your posts, at least twice, but this one is one of my favorites. I'll definitely add BAMCIS to my toolkit along with SMEAC.
Kevin, I appreciate your support and your comments. With BAMCIS and SMEAC it's hard to go wrong!
I've been thinking alot about the ideas in that poem. I have to say that writing has made me better, regardless of it it ever gets read. It helps with my thinking. However, I am eternally grateful for the men that have taken the time to write so that way I don't have to learn their lessons the hard way.
Thanks Brandon! I am a huge believer that writing improves the quality of thought. I find that I have more 'aha moments' while writing than any other time.
This was a great line “Wishes aren’t ponies and beggars don’t ride.” Puts it in perspective, gotta do the prep work.
Thanks Stan!
I am a week behind. I read this quickly before boarding a flight, and it has sat in my inbox awaiting another, more intentioned read. Tonight that opportunity presented. I continue to benefit from your writing, this week was the revelation that your posts span a broad range of perspectives. I find the poetry the most moving, but can see how a variety of people can each find something meaningful in the way you structure the content. By way of "discussion", I can't say I agree with Lincoln. His quote reinforces a bias for action- which is context dependant, IMHO. I don't find patience a virtue either, necessarily. Both tools (or attributes), are amazing when appropriate, and dangerous when not. My point isn't to argue pedantically over one of your quotes at the end of your post. It is to say that one of your quotes at the end of your post got me thinking. I have decided to make my kids subscribe, so that we can talk about these posts on Thursdays. Again, great post, thank you.
I'm glad you have enjoyed the poetry. I was a little nervous about throwing it in, but I found a stack of these poems in an old notebook, so you will be getting more of them. I guess I agree with Lincoln in some regards. I have arrived too late at the complimentary hotel continental breakfast too often not to. But, there is also the tale of the father and son bull on the hill. I guess it's METT-T dependent. What a cruel father you are! As always, thank you for your thoughtful comments!