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When you get the hang of a thing you can execute it well.

by Rick Baker
On Jun 20, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

The English language contains some wonderful nuances...idioms, plays on words, double entendre, etc.

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Give credit where credit is due...and make your payments too.

by Rick Baker
On Jun 20, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Realism: Lack of money is the root of lots of evil.

Pessimism: if you receive a pat on the back, check to make sure your wallet is still in its place.

Optimism: the cheque's in the mail.

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When you put two and two together you have the answer.

by Rick Baker
On Jun 19, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

That's just an idiom's logic.

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If you're over your head, maybe it's too late to keep your chin up.

by Rick Baker
On Jun 19, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Ego and Pride and Denial...they have their purposes, they have their limits.

Best to invest time in self-knowledge before, not after, those limits are surpassed.

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Plan for the particular and the peculiar...because that's what you are...and so is your perspective.

by Rick Baker
On Jun 18, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Particular, peculiar, distinctive, & unique: in the English language the meaning of these words overlap. Of these 4 words, we should give 'peculiar' its fair share of consideration.  While many people will struggle with defining themselves as 'peculiar', others will barely hesitate to do it...I mean, to other people...of course.

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A gram of prevention is worth a tonne of cure.

by Rick Baker
On Jun 18, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

So many people think they are too busy when, really, they are too unprepared.

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Humour | I'm too busy! - I don't have time! | Thought Tweets

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