Exposure vs. Mastery

(Masters Only in Our Minds)

“An unfortunate reality of our time is that people have fundamentally misunderstood the nature of ‘Mastery.’”
—J. R. StJohn

“When we were young, we received a plain white Gi

Start with a Pen

“The Pen is mightier than the ‘board’.”
—Anonymous

You’ve got a big idea! So you get right on your smartphone and start putting concepts down on the screen… Then, when you get a moment, you get in front of a keyboard and start clacking.

And… It… Comes… To. A. Stop.

Why? Have

Too Smart?

“When others are proud, you cannot please them.
When you are proud, you find fulfillment difficult,
your expectations are high, and you take everything personally.”
— Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche
(Senior Tibetan Priests are called Rinpoche, or “Precious Jewel.”)

I was a high school and college champion.

The Under Sell

“Hi. I’m the new guy.”
— Rex Tillerson
United States Secretary of State

“Hope this finds you well!”
“We need a signature on that Partnership Agreement ASAP!”
“Our fervent wish: that you’re enjoying the season!”
(Falsely personal phrases excerpted from current

Hey Mar, Thanks!

“Never send to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.”
Ted Baxter: “Hey Lou, He’s using your poem!”
Chuckles Bites the Dust
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
MTM Productions

She wore pants.

She was single.

She helped us see the distinction