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A Kafkaesk Business Day But PowerCranks And A Run Put Everything Right

  Hi folks, I feel more and more like Joseph K, as I’m forced to deal with the Carrboro Town Hall staff in our attempts to rescue our little grocery store, Johnny’s, from external forces that attack us using a potentially … Continue reading →

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The Best Defenses Against Sports Injuries And Business Challenges Are Your Mind And Your Heart

  Hi folks, The world is always changing, and I’ve seen a few such changes. Take the article shown on the right (click for detail) and the poster below, who would have believed it in 1952. The race was on … Continue reading →

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Johnny’s Of Carrboro As A Metaphor For Ironman Training As All You Should Really Fear In Life Is Misoneism

  Carrbora-ana = Things associated with the culture and history of Carrboro, NC, USA. Hi folks, I visited Johnny’s this morning to have a nice quiet cup of coffee, during which time I made the acquaintance of several interesting local people, one … Continue reading →

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The Best Stupid Thing I Ever Did And A Lesson For FitOldDog In The Art Of Sales

  “In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. When you … Continue reading →

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Generosity Of Spirit Is Important For The Endurance Athlete And For A Happy Life

FitOldDog’s advice is to overcome fear and be generous and you’ll be surprised at the rewards that return, but being generous does not mean being unwise in your giving. Continue reading →

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FitOldDog Discovers The Difference Between Marketing And Sales As He Works To Find His Target Customers For A Great Aortic Surgery Recovery Guide

FitOldDog now realizes that getting people into your store is not the same as completing the deal with money changing hands, so I guess he is learning, and learning is what life is really all about. Continue reading →

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A Tee Shirt’s Eye View Of The World And Talking About Things That You Shouldn’t Talk About

FitOldDog’s advice is to keep talking about the important things that you shouldn’t talk about, like religion, sex, politics and money, so as to make the world a better place through understanding and tolerance of those who differ. Continue reading →

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