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Some bits of wisdom I’ve picked up along the way.
1) One of the first times behind the ‘Perfect Magic’ counter at a magic convention I was performing an effect for a customer when two very prominent figures in magic walked up to watch, (Sid Loraine and Frank Garcia). Suddenly I became a jumble of nerves. Later Mr. Garcia found me sitting in the lobby and he said to me that I should never be nervous when performing in front of another magician. “A true magician,” he said,” will always be there to help you. We are after all, a brotherhood.” I try to remember this bit of wisdom when dealing with people in general. I’ve got to tell you, I’m not always successful.
2) While I believe it is true that when you fall off a horse you have to get right back on, I am also old enough to realize that some horses are just not meant to be ridden.
3) Yes poop rolls downhill. But really if you keep your eyes open you can usually step out of its way. Of course there is an equally good chance you are going to get poop in your eye.
4) Stay away from people who say they don’t like ‘drama’ in their lives as they are usually the ones with the most, and create the most drama, and can’t seem to function without it.
5) I’m more of a finesse type person. I like to approach things slowly and delicately. However I have learned that there is something to be said about the bull in the china shop approach.
6) I don’t like confrontation. But you really cannot make a good omelet without breaking those eggs.
7) The more I look for things to write about, the fewer things I find to write about.
8) Most of the time it is not about blame and it is not always about you. So when something happens stop trying to come up with excuses as to why it is not your fault. instead why not try to find resolution for the situation.
9) There is an incredible amount of value in knowing when to shut your mouth and open your ears.
10) Even though Ghandi said it first, my wife, more that anyone has taught me through her actions, that you really do have to be the change you want to see in the world.
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