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Communication

Why Bother to Keep on Learning?

Why Bother to Keep on Learning? I have been a teacher in some form or another for a long time. When my sons were young, I taught them the common courtesy of saying “please,” and “thank you,” as well as how to chew with their mouths closed. I modeled how to pick up behind themselves,…
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Humor

Why Bother Taking Inventory of Commitments?

Why Bother Taking Inventory of Commitments? Every year, retailers take inventory in order to take stock of the items which sold the most and those which sold the least. The items which made the business the least amount of money are either given less shelf space or deleted altogether, while the items which sold the…
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Health

Why Bother Balancing Ease With Effort?

Why Bother Balancing Ease With Effort? I enjoy watching ballet performances. The ballerinas float through the air with grace and serenity and manage to land on solid ground with a joyful expression on their faces. I know they must work hard to perform such smooth and beautiful movements and it is the fruit of that…
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Gratitude

Why Bother to Find Support?

Why Bother to Find Support? Joining a support group can be a humble beginning to something better than we can imagine. But taking that first step is the most vulnerable step to take. We have to admit that on our own, we won’t succeed, without reinforcement, we won’t make our goal. So, to get the…
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