With the coronavirus spreading throughout the world, many have been negatively impacted. Many also have fallen on hard economic times. During such phases, it's important to cut out the inessentials and give more then you take.  

"Use it up Wear it out Make due  And do without"  - A saying from the Great Depression  

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I spent almost a year in Thailand as an English Teacher. This is a reflection on some of the things I learned.  

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Teddy Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the theif of joy." Once basic needs are met, we all have our own aspirations that can't be compared to others.  

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If you're in a place that's just "okay" it's easy to settle for average. But achievement means leaving things behind that don't meet high expectations.   Smash, Learn, Rebuild, Repeat  

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Rough definition of White Privilege: A belief that Caucasians intentionally receive preferential treatment in political, economic and social situations.   

This is a story about a colored man I met in a language exchange in Bangkok that felt held down by the white man.  

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Happiness is no longer desiring what you've decided not to have. For me, I've decided to no longer hold a traditional job. To wonder about the things I could have for keeping a job or compare myself with what others have because they have jobs would lead to unnecessary unhappiness.   

The song at the end (an oldie but a goodie): 

"For the First Time" The Script:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lqdsCWN6Cg  

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I made a promise to teach these Thai kids for a year, I've honored that commitment. Being a leader means keeping promises and showing by example.  

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Dwelling on one way love does no one good. Turn it into a conscious indifference.  

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Rudy was a short guy that wanted to play college football. After many years of toil, he got a few minutes of playing time. Having put in so much work, was it worth it?   

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I teased a lot of my students about loving them throughout the year. Many said that they love me on the end of survey they completed, now I had some thoughts to share about love. 

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