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Truths & Wonders

Reflections from a lifelong journey of learning

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Author: Steve Sampson

Writer, husband, father, drummer, and would-be wise old wizard--not necessarily in that order. Founder of Better Word Partners LLC.

Whose Opinions Really Matter?

On March 19, 2017September 18, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

We all tend to worry too much what other people think. So it's important to figure out whose opinions really matter--and about what.

Mr. Know-it-All

On March 12, 2017September 18, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories2 Comments

Twenty years ago, I learned how little I really know--through a chance encounter outside a library with perhaps the smartest man I've ever met.

4 Things that Can’t Be Counted

On March 5, 2017September 19, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

What gets measured gets done. But what can't be measured may be more important.

4 Final Pointers from Coach Steve

On February 26, 2017September 19, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

I'm not really a coach anymore. But I hope my former players will follow these words of advice.

Verbing the Serenity Prayer

On January 29, 2017September 19, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

If you're in a tough spot, the serenity prayer can help--even if you don't believe in praying.

How I Became a Ladies Man

On January 21, 2017April 16, 2026 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories10 Comments

My mother taught me to treat women with respect and dignity and care. Not because they need some sort of special handling, but because we all do.

Expect to Be Misunderstood 

On January 14, 2017November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Words, Words, WordsLeave a comment

Sometimes it seems like we're speaking different languages. And that's because we are, even when we aren't.

Unmediating

On January 8, 2017October 7, 2023 By Steve SampsonIn Musings1 Comment

How I learned to see farther and understand more deeply by following my dog's nose.

A New Year Whenever You Need One

On December 31, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

While clocks and calendars turn, time itself just keeps moving forward.

How Life on the Moon Gave Birth to the Sun

On December 23, 2016January 3, 2024 By Steve SampsonIn Words, Words, WordsLeave a comment

Think fake news is a serious issue? You're right. Think it's a recent invention? Not quite.

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