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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.

Your Mind is a Nonfiction Writer

On June 29, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Words to the Wise3 Comments

Your mind is in the business of constantly creating stories. Are you editing them?

My Father’s Secret Strength

On June 18, 2016July 29, 2023 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

It's about building up, not tearing down.

The Other 7 Billion of Us

On June 14, 2016 By Steve SampsonIn Musings3 Comments

Today, nearly everyone in the world chose not to kill anyone.

Brain-Building Advice from Sherlock Holmes

On June 5, 2016June 5, 2016 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

What you need to remember if you really don't don't want to forget.

America’s Greatest Memorial

On May 28, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Question: What should every American do on Memorial Day? Answer: Follow Abe Lincoln's lead.

Failing Forward 500 Meters

On May 21, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories3 Comments

The comically true story of my sad debut as a high school swimmer.

(The Lack of) Truth in Advertising; Or, Why Honesty Is More Important than Accuracy

On May 15, 2016January 3, 2024 By Steve SampsonIn Words to the WiseLeave a comment

What I learned from watching a pharmaceutical ad with my daughter.

The Best Advice My Mom Ever Gave Me

On May 8, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories5 Comments

It all has to do with not letting the really big chance pass you by.

How to Greet the World

On May 1, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories6 Comments

Here's what I learned from watching my mother sing Christmas carols in a nursing home.

7 Things to Expect When You’re the Dad of a Teenage Daughter

On April 24, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice6 Comments

You already know the teen years are likely to be a bit of a wild ride. Here are 7 things to expect along the way.

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