To be, or not to be

By Adam Privett

 



Amazing is a temporary state of being exacted through effort.  It is recognized in a momentary state of perceptual awareness by someone who is envisaging exceptional know-how and can-do in someone or something else. The recognition often evokes "wow!" or "amazing!" 

I'm just kidding.  And I do not consider myself amazing.  Remember that amazing is an exclusive and transient term.  Those who receive association with it regularly perform a unique skill or compete at a very high level--and succeed. And I don't have that ability in any sphere of being. But I have incorporated the term into my Mindset Awareness Suitcase* as motivational mantra, neatly folded and easily accessible for everyday use (thank you, Marie Kondo) 

For the list of weaknesses, we can review them in person, and discuss their relevance at hand. We can do the same with my strengths.

*couched between "just win, baby!" and Corinthians 10:31 

*$* - For the record, I do have several stat sheets of me crushing the competition that I can proffer upon request.  However, I thought it would be inappropriate to post those documents online.  


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