In the old days (but not before my time) it was "What you know" which gave you distinction and made you successful. Gradually the rise of instant communications and connectivity shifted the weight of preponderance to "Who you know." Alas, "Why you know" is now destroying us.
Think about hair growth on the head. It has a purpose (coverage), a reason (protection), and even a season (I needed my hair when I was younger...). The what (hair color, hair texture, etc) shouldn't give much occasion for doubt to a boy. However a young man might devote more attention to appearance and maintenance (hair care) as he strives to reach a mark. The who (salons, barber shops) could provide the means to an end but at the root there was always a follicle pushing the issue of appropriateness.
Why do you have hair? How did you get it? Why is it (or isn't it) different or the same? Interrogation is of limited value. When the importance of quickly finding an answer (EG: "over 100,000 hairs on the head") takes precedence over understanding why an answer is sought then we become fixated on manipulating the fast answer to meet search criteria (100,000 hairs cut at 1/2" length = 6,250 hairs at 8"). To appreciate a buzz cut on a full head of hair is not the same thing as growing a scraggly mop.
Sunday
More Feedback to Park Aid
- What a super idea! It definitely takes an engineer--also creativity and inventiveness. Thanks for sharing.
- Good idea! Yes, we park in a overcrowded garage, so Craig may just try it out!
- I like it, Dan. The ball was a nuisance in the down position. Good thoughts. I especially need a guide to get in the garage.
- Interesting. I'll keep that in mind.
- Hey I like the idea. Took me a while to figure out what you were explaining. Do you remember "Wordless Workshop" in Popular Science magazine? Kinda reminds me of those type of projects. I even bought some cord and screweyes to do my installation, however the westward facing garage maintains a steady 120F in the summer, so I gotta wait till it cools off.
- saved this in my letters to remember folder
- Very cool, Dan!! I will pass this along to Mike.
The Difference Between EGAD and NGAD.
When a person first becomes free to operate the controls in life solo, they are faced with the question "Why (anything)?" In other words, can their action--and continued action--be justified? They decide then and there how much hope exists in the world and if becoming successful in others' eyes is worth the effort on their part.
Most often this crux is guided by parents, family, and friends with shared experiences of expectation. It takes investment to build confidence; it requires patience, tolerance, and forgiveness to build hope.
The difference between EGAD and NGAD is earned through love, one person at a time. If we "give a damn" about others then there can be hope for ourselves. Without compassion in the world all is lost. On an individual basis it is as simple as determining who should bite the hand that feeds us: everyone or no one.
Most often this crux is guided by parents, family, and friends with shared experiences of expectation. It takes investment to build confidence; it requires patience, tolerance, and forgiveness to build hope.
The difference between EGAD and NGAD is earned through love, one person at a time. If we "give a damn" about others then there can be hope for ourselves. Without compassion in the world all is lost. On an individual basis it is as simple as determining who should bite the hand that feeds us: everyone or no one.
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