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From Luke Skywalker to Barney Busrider to … ?

On February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories2 Comments

Reflections on the characters I’ve been, and the one I’m still becoming.

Nothing Much and the Center of Everything

On January 21, 2019March 26, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

A brief reflection on the otherworldly importance of each of us—and why you should do your homework.

What Changed Your Mind?

On December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Musings2 Comments

The most important mind-changers aren't nuggets you'll note in a TED talk or even lessons you'll learn from a book. They're experiences that change who you are.

Time Is The Real Bottom Line

On December 17, 2018March 26, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice5 Comments

The familiar expression “time is money” has it almost exactly backwards. The bottom-line value isn’t money; it’s quality time.

Should I Try to Make a Career Out of Doing What I Love?

On September 8, 2018December 10, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

My basic advice on finding a good career path.

Why Do I Have to Clean It Up?

On August 19, 2018December 10, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

The Cleaning Fairy isn't coming, so you'd best be prepared to blot.

What Makes for a Good Marriage?

On July 29, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice3 Comments

Glancing at a friend's wedding photos recently got me thinking about the ingredients of a good relationship.

What If I Get Rejected?

On April 29, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice4 Comments

Rejection is a bummer, for sure, but it's better than the alternative.

Two Cheers for the Old Home Phone

On April 15, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories5 Comments

Telephones used to be attached to walls and transmit only voices. In some ways, that was better.

Pay Attention to What Makes You Better

On February 18, 2018December 19, 2023 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

Your ability to shape the world depends on what you attend to. So pay attention to this.

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