Tag: articulate
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Attention
The house is quiet but not my head. People want my attention. Sometimes that’s difficult. Sometimes I want theirs. It seems like that is difficult for almost everyone else. Attention takes energy. Complaining also takes energy. I try not to complain, but when people want my attention it is often to complain, so I hold…
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Exceptional
Sometimes I think I am an exceptional human being. Everybody is unique and special, but I get to thinking that I am more unique and special than most. I am, I think, objectively smarter and more articulate than most of the people I deal with. I also have more awe and gratitude for how amazing…
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On Being Polite
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? I find that the trait that helps to keep me out of more trouble than I’m worth is being polite. The ability to look an asshole in his eyes and say “Yes Sir” is a skill with which I excel. Granted it doesn’t get me ahead in…