The Remarkable Fools Letter

The Remarkable Fools Letter

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The Remarkable Fools Letter
The Remarkable Fools Letter
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Jim Dalling
Dec 08, 2023
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Some people argue, do what you love, follow a dream, and your life will be wonderful.

Other people argue that's crazy.

When you do that the place you go for fun becomes a chore. You’ll lose the love for the thing you're doing.

Instead? They suggest you find a way to serve and do work for people you love or just find a way to serve.

Which one is right?

Both are right and neither.

It depends on the person.

It doesn't really matter. You end up in the same place anyway.

Where exactly is that?

You end up exactly where you need to be.

There is no right way.

There is a wrong way though.

Well. It’s the way of the jackass, not the way of the fool.

That’s the way of thinking that the way that you’re going about it is the way and the only right way to plan your career or live your life.

These beliefs are held by people who caught themselves jerking off in front of a mirror and thought: oh boy am I pretty!

Remember, if you’re the kind of ass who thinks their way is ‘correct’, there’s more than one way t…

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