The Remarkable Fools Letter

The Remarkable Fools Letter

On slippery deliveries

and the insanity of fall back plans

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Jim Dalling
Jan 10, 2026
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Alo dear reader,

One foot in front of the other.

That’s the way forward.

Each step you take is a controlled fall.

When things are icy and you’re footing unsure, it’s nicer walking uphill. Falling forward just seems intuitive.

Walking downhill over ice is less fun.

When you lose grip, it’s over.

The ground is gone, perspectives change dramatically and things are typically cold, wet and painful.

This is why one should focus on developing a falling forward plan. That way when you lose your footing in life, you’re moving in the right direction.

Having a ‘fall back plan’ means you’re falling the wrong way.

Never fall back.

It hurts too much.

Beside, when you have a butt as cute as mine, why risk bruising it?

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