I love the word “gumption”. I like finding words that cram a lot of ideas into a small space. Gumption is closely related to boldness or courage, but it also relates more to enthusiasm than simply being able to overcome your fears. I think having gumption is important, and it’s something you can possess without […]
Social Independence
Two weeks ago I wrote about the value of independence. The article was a bit longer than my normal writing, but I felt the topic deserved the extra length. A number of readers here must have agreed with me, because it was one of the most commented on articles in the last few months. In […]
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