Sam Parker°

3 cautions here—(1) The leader who enables the culture of mediocrity (2) The person who slips rather than lifts others. (3) Everyone’s choice to settle.

Enjoy the beauty of reaching. Encourage and practice a 212 mind.

We can all play a better role in making things better at work. But, if a leader of people forgets to Lead Kindly, there’s going to be some blockage.

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Anything else is wasted energy these people likely enjoy.

All of our energy and attention should be on removing the people from office who aren't doing their job of oversight and positive legislation for the American people.

"Ambition must be made to counteract ambition." James Madison, Federalist 51 (1788)

"Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm." James Madison, Federalist 10 (1787)

Shouldn't all our energy be put in removing him from office? What are those specific steps? I'd bet he and his enablers enjoy us marching and talking (maybe not talking).

the expensive one(s) at work How leaders can make everything better for everyone.

At work, why do we so often tolerate one person (or a few people) at the expense of many?

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Bad leadership by selfish people is the root of all dysfunction. Money is a tool bad leaders enable.

Isn't all of this a result of Congress not doing their oversight job? Shouldn't all messaging include this? Shouldn't it be unrelenting? The insanity of these people who are allowing this single smear of human to rule like a king—until the next election, Congress is responsible.

° Let us endeavor to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry. - Mark Twain | American writer | 1835 - 1910

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the joy of eating eclectically A box of heirloom tomatoes started the fun. Plus: a favorite snack hack of mine.

How to make eating more fun with a little eclecticism. Plus: a favorite snack hack of mine.
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Opinion | The Revolutionary and Radical Tenderness of Andrea Gibson

We don't have to play the angry role.

An inspiring piece on an inspiring person by @ambertamblyn.bsky.social—

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/o...

how to grocery shop better Tips on saving money and enjoying it more. Videos too.

I love grocery shopping, and I’m going to share with you everything I’ve learned. I’m 91. I’ve learned a lot.

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they gave me money on the street True story of hope in the world.

There is hope in the world. 2 strangers over 36 hours gave me money on the street. It was strange, beautiful, and inspiring.

Staying with it—

Going deeper—

Staying at 212° begins with a 212 mind rooted in practice and resilience. Here's the how to—

jaws & percy When I saw the movie Jaws is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year (first released June 20, 1975), I had a flashback.

When I saw the movie Jaws is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year (first released June 20, 1975), I had a flashback.

It was a different time.

I saw it in a theater. I was 10. It was the New Jersey shore.

creating & nurturing a 212 mind A 212 mind is a reaching mind. 4 steps.

What if? What should be? What’s next?

Those are the questions of a reaching mind—a 212 mind. 4 steps.

my run for office A frustrating search for election info led to surprising lessons in leadership, service, and the power of better communication.

A 212 spark — More attention by leaders of people should be directed to embracing the leadership role of nurturing the joyful, ongoing pursuit of improving external communication and service for their customers.

Seems obvious but it's not happening enough.

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It depends on the age, I think. I agree with the others here regarding the introduction of life's truths. There's so much we can do to better prepare kids. We just have to pay attention to the way we do it.

David H. Murdock, a Rags-to-Riches Corporate Raider, Dies at 102

“I never had a boss in my whole life. I’ve totally destroyed anybody’s ability to tell me what to do.”

I'm sure he was unpleasant for many but he went hard well into his 90s!

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/b...

Trump Orders Investigation of Biden and His Aides

Headline should be “Congressional Republicans and Trump Orders Investigation of Biden and His Aides"

All he does is enabled by our enablers in congress. A mention of them first would keep that truth out front & upset the bully.

Ultimately though, we’re the enablers
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/u...

Republican Policy Bill Would Add $2.4 Trillion to Debt, Budget Office Says

Are there not a few Republican members of congress who care about their kids and grandkids?

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Maybe.

Beautiful micro fiction—

Wow! Beautifully done.

Alice Notley, Poet Celebrated for ‘Restless Reinvention,’ Dies at 79

"It's necessary to maintain a state of disobedience against...everything." Alice Notley

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/b...