The Remarkable Fools Letter

The Remarkable Fools Letter

on asking permission

and going through approved channels

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Jim Dalling
Aug 07, 2025
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Today I put a simple idea in motion: Go to the pier with a sign and offer private tours of my town. It was a cruise ship day and around three thousand people would be walking by.

On my way out, someone I knew asked who gave me permission to do this.

My response?

Me.

When it’s time for you to leap,

There’s one person you need permission from.

And that person is reading this newsletter.

Vas-y.

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