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Old 10-11-2011, 10:40 PM   #23 (permalink)
Tango Charlie
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Thanks for the interest, SimonSellsAustin!

The class went well. It was only three Wednesdays, but I feel it was plenty. I asked for feedback from the two guys at the end, and they were quite positive.

I didn't take any video. I do have powerpoint presentations that I used during the class. I have no clue how to upload them, or if it's even possible. I'll ask my 15 year old, in-house IT tech about that.

Funny you should mention commute time. One of the main points I tried to get across (repeatedly) was the concept of leaving earlier, allowing more time, and SLOWING DOWN. It's not easy, and today's fast-paced culture works against it, but it will get you definite results. One of the side benefits is the near-total dissolvement of STRESS. Oh my gosh, it is so nice to drive peacefully to your destination and arrive relaxed! Unfortunately we see the commute as a necessary, tedious, and unenjoyable TASK to be minimized as much as possible. When did that happen? When did we stop going on Sunday afternoon drives as a form of relaxing entertainment? When did we lose the joy of automobile operation? I'm guessing it was around 1961, somewhere in Winsconsin (that's a seatbelt legislation allusion).

Whoooops. Sorry 'bout that rant. I'll step down from the soap box now.
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