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“It never ceases to surprise me at the infinite capacity of the human mind to resist the introduction of useful knowledge.”
- Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury

Why Not?

2/13/2019

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Throughout my sixty-year self-discovery journey, I have learned the first rule of knowledge is never to stop learning and questioning "why not." True vision is the art of seeing the invisible. I have allowed my curiosity to be my wings in my life which has allowed me the unique opportunity to explore the depths who I am and who I am not. I have come to learn life truly does humble you deeply as you age. You realize how much nonsense you entertained and wasted time on. 

If you are wrong at the start, be right at the end. Every day we must spend time operating outside of our comfort zones. Never allow others to decide who you are. Celebrate your journey and share your voice. When you speak, see it in your mind and feel it in your heart. Your truth must be lived. You can no longer postpone your truth to make other's feel comfortable. 

If life closes a door. Open another one. It is a door. That is how they work. Do not worry too much about what you have to lose. Focus on what you have to gain by taking the first step towards authentic and purposeful change. Trust the discomfort and trust the process while keeping the vision. Wherever your eyes go, your body will follow.

Know we have greater control over our lives than we think. Rejoice in the present moment while leaving reservations, fear, and doubt behind. The thoughts you believe, the information you consume, the people you surround yourself with today will create the life you have tomorrow. When you discover something worthwhile, share it with others while striving to have at least one real conversation a day. Engage in dialogue that challenges and awakens you to see your world and the outside world through different lenses.

Remain mindful of living in an era where technology dictates our empathy for ourselves and others. Pick up the phone and call people. Make the time to visit in person. Tell them you love them. Create a daily I love you list and never allow a day to go by without them feeling your appreciation for them. When in doubt, say thank you to everyone and everything!
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    Dave Edinger has been coaching basketball for 37 years at the high school, middle school. and international levels. As a head coach, his teams have won 572 games.

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