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From OurTimeToAct.com:

I may be a bit odd. It is actually quite likely. But one thing that has always seemed strange to me is our level of deference to “experts.” I understand that experts become known as such for a reason and I appreciate the value of advanced educations, years of experience and unique insight. While certainly valuable, I believe that the significance of expertise is greatly over-rated. Experts still make mistakes…everyday. Experts pick the wrong stocks, predict the wrong weat… Continue

Join me in a short daydream...

It is a peaceful Sunday afternoon and you and I are in my back yard polishing our archery skills. It is my turn. I have an arrow lined up in my bow and I am aiming for the very center of the target hung up across the yard. I release my arrow…and it hits…you in the arm.

As we both respond to this newest crisis in my back yard, it is important for you to know what my intentions were. It is important for you to know that I did not intentionally shoot you with the ar… Continue