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Growing Pains16 total reviews
Comment from Jay Squires
I remember reading this before, John, and being quite impressed by its depth and yet the simplicity of its expression.
Having been exposed to some twenty years of experience in systems analysis, five or so years selling high-level executives in the Fortune 500, [How much did you charge for a high-level executive in the Fortune 500? Yuk-yuk. Seriously, though, what did you sell them?]
After a class created by Wilson Learning -- Counselor Selling, a highly advanced sales course deep into psychology and interaction during the sales cycle. [I believe I told you already that I took the course in "Counselor Selling." As a life insurance salesman, I found it quite helpful in putting the focus on discovering the customer's need, before selling him/her a preprogrammed proposal.]
I finally reached the point where I could not see anything "wrong" in my picture, save when my Ego took control of the wheel. I learned how to calmly put it aside and return it to the navigator position. [WOW!]
Some amazing information, John. Thank you!
Jay
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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I remember reading this before, John, and being quite impressed by its depth and yet the simplicity of its expression.
Having been exposed to some twenty years of experience in systems analysis, five or so years selling high-level executives in the Fortune 500, [How much did you charge for a high-level executive in the Fortune 500? Yuk-yuk. Seriously, though, what did you sell them?]
After a class created by Wilson Learning -- Counselor Selling, a highly advanced sales course deep into psychology and interaction during the sales cycle. [I believe I told you already that I took the course in "Counselor Selling." As a life insurance salesman, I found it quite helpful in putting the focus on discovering the customer's need, before selling him/her a preprogrammed proposal.]
I finally reached the point where I could not see anything "wrong" in my picture, save when my Ego took control of the wheel. I learned how to calmly put it aside and return it to the navigator position. [WOW!]
Some amazing information, John. Thank you!
Jay
Comment Written 03-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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All salesmen are wise guys. (double entendre). I sold software to automate the automation department. Tough sell!..Thanks again for the great communication...John
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I don't quite understand the link, John.
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Is it a book?
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If you mean "The Uneven Zen of Time", it's more a loooong short story. It was above the magazine's limit, but the editor loved it. I guess we could call it a Novela.
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Wrong link...so
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Brilliant--Religion is a form of government--that statement is star-worthy in itself. Well narrated panoramic piece. The Cobol IF/THEN nesting resonates--I programmed Cobol for 20 years.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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Brilliant--Religion is a form of government--that statement is star-worthy in itself. Well narrated panoramic piece. The Cobol IF/THEN nesting resonates--I programmed Cobol for 20 years.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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Thank you for the kind review...John
Comment from Mama Baer
Dear Cogitator,
Thanks for the interesting and thought-provoking read. Very intriguing, your journey. I, too, have studied the pesky Ego. Some of what you describe remind me of things I learn from the Enneagram. It takes some doing to keep my Ego in check, and I appreciate your reminder and wisdom.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Dear Cogitator,
Thanks for the interesting and thought-provoking read. Very intriguing, your journey. I, too, have studied the pesky Ego. Some of what you describe remind me of things I learn from the Enneagram. It takes some doing to keep my Ego in check, and I appreciate your reminder and wisdom.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Many thanks...John
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I am an achiever
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...and I, a Giver.
Comment from Senyai
Hi Cogitator (John),
Fascinating excerpt of your life and endeavors! You are French, relocated to the United States at age 10 and traveled the world widely learning many different cultures and customs. Always questioning, to get to the heart of the matter and finding what makes things tick, you questioned the status quo and took nothing for granted. Looking into the origins of human psyche, human origins and the human condition, you set out on a life's quest to understand the universal truths that lay at the center of human interaction and communication. From COBAL, a computer language based on the English language, to the taming of the EGO, you dug into a knowledge most people shy away from.
So interesting a bio snippet that I thoroughly enjoyed and learned from. I am contemplating buying a copy of the Time, Space, and Knowledge by Tarthang Tulku.
So glad you posted this interesting piece :))
Have a great weekend, John,
Always,
Senyai
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Hi Cogitator (John),
Fascinating excerpt of your life and endeavors! You are French, relocated to the United States at age 10 and traveled the world widely learning many different cultures and customs. Always questioning, to get to the heart of the matter and finding what makes things tick, you questioned the status quo and took nothing for granted. Looking into the origins of human psyche, human origins and the human condition, you set out on a life's quest to understand the universal truths that lay at the center of human interaction and communication. From COBAL, a computer language based on the English language, to the taming of the EGO, you dug into a knowledge most people shy away from.
So interesting a bio snippet that I thoroughly enjoyed and learned from. I am contemplating buying a copy of the Time, Space, and Knowledge by Tarthang Tulku.
So glad you posted this interesting piece :))
Have a great weekend, John,
Always,
Senyai
Comment Written 02-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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I am humbled..John
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Comment from Zhen Xuan Liu
This is a great biographical non fiction! The descriptions are very detailed and I am able to learn a lot about you through this work. You are overall an amazing writer! Keep up the good work!
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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This is a great biographical non fiction! The descriptions are very detailed and I am able to learn a lot about you through this work. You are overall an amazing writer! Keep up the good work!
Comment Written 02-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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I'll answer your reviews collectively, if it's OK. I thank you for your support...John
Comment from pookietoo
This was a long piece to read. I don't know what to say about this. Just keep sharing your stories with us. Enjoy the little things that matter most. Smile.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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This was a long piece to read. I don't know what to say about this. Just keep sharing your stories with us. Enjoy the little things that matter most. Smile.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Thank you.
Comment from Dr. Nad
Well John, I read every word of your snippet and every word of every reviewer concerning this snippet.The thoughts that you convey are intriguing and widespread. The responses run the gamut as well. I'm happy for you that you are settling on a stream of philosophical consciousness that is working for you.
I invite you to consider; just as your body of knowledge and Interpretation has grown and migrated over the years, the path you have taken has the ability to continue to morph. When you deny the concepts of moral absolutes, universal truths and a universal truth giver, you embrace moral relativism and all the pitfalls of the philosophy of personal truth. Is there, at that point, such a thing as superior truth? it's OK to go there, but it's hard to bring others to the point of embracing your truth. Go with it my brother, and see where it leads you.
Thanks for sharing from your heart and from the magnificent brain that you are obviously endowed with! Blessings.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Well John, I read every word of your snippet and every word of every reviewer concerning this snippet.The thoughts that you convey are intriguing and widespread. The responses run the gamut as well. I'm happy for you that you are settling on a stream of philosophical consciousness that is working for you.
I invite you to consider; just as your body of knowledge and Interpretation has grown and migrated over the years, the path you have taken has the ability to continue to morph. When you deny the concepts of moral absolutes, universal truths and a universal truth giver, you embrace moral relativism and all the pitfalls of the philosophy of personal truth. Is there, at that point, such a thing as superior truth? it's OK to go there, but it's hard to bring others to the point of embracing your truth. Go with it my brother, and see where it leads you.
Thanks for sharing from your heart and from the magnificent brain that you are obviously endowed with! Blessings.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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The brain is another organ like the liver and heart. The mind is contained in every cell and atom. Supreme BEING is a verb. Thanks again...John
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Thanks for your intellectual stimulation and challenging concepts.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Growing Pains
Bio snippet
Cogitator I read your post about growing pains are normal when one is leaning the values of life will have growing pains as life goes on; they will make several mistakes yes is very painful, all is part of learning..
Thank you for your Bio snippet
Gert
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Growing Pains
Bio snippet
Cogitator I read your post about growing pains are normal when one is leaning the values of life will have growing pains as life goes on; they will make several mistakes yes is very painful, all is part of learning..
Thank you for your Bio snippet
Gert
Comment Written 01-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Many thanks...John
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Cogitator
You are welcome
Gert
Comment from Mia Twysted
You have had an interesting journey. Communication is so important in the world. People spend far too much time attempting to understand what another is saying or how they can see it in a way that they cannot.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
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You have had an interesting journey. Communication is so important in the world. People spend far too much time attempting to understand what another is saying or how they can see it in a way that they cannot.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
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Thanks much?John
Comment from amahra
Your writing is very interesting and I understand that it is coming from a place you greatly trust. Under the true interpretation of the Constitution, it is the citizens who govern; politicians are only supposed to represent their interests. Religion, not Faith in Jesus Christ, is man-made and therefore, serves no real purpose.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
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Your writing is very interesting and I understand that it is coming from a place you greatly trust. Under the true interpretation of the Constitution, it is the citizens who govern; politicians are only supposed to represent their interests. Religion, not Faith in Jesus Christ, is man-made and therefore, serves no real purpose.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
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It?s time to vote for rules rather than people
