There ain’t much out here but trees, rolling hills, and the kind of quiet that settles in your bones. Folks who live in the country know the rhythm of the land, the way the wind shifts before a storm, the sound of a distant rifle shot carrying through the trees. Hunting ain’t just a pastime—it’s […]
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Simple systems drive complex behaviors. This is true when we work as well. You know that guy in the office or the shop who never missing a deadline? He probably uses a pen and paper, or simple reminders or note app to keep on top of things. Why? Because these are simple tools, easy to
It is said that teaching is the best way to learn. Once we learn something new, if we take the time to explain it to someone else, it forces us to clarify our thinking. It also shows us where we might be unclear or have gaps in our understanding. So where do mini essays come
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