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"One of the most unexpected gifts you can receive is an early loss. Missing out on a job you really wanted. Trying a business idea that fails. Suffering a heartbreak. An early setback can become the catalyst for a wonderful next chapter—if you channel the emotion effectively. Disappointment is a hot burning fuel. Let it light your fire to become better." James Clear, author of Atomic Habits James Clear seems to be all about showing people how to shed their victimhood and maximize their agency. In that regard, I'm most grateful (besides for YOU, dear reader) for being on the doorstep of the next chapter of my life. As a nephew noted to me recently, I have a voice and can reach (some) people. I'm excited to see what that will look like as I am about to embark on my 70th trip around the sun. I must have blinked somewhere along the line, because I could have sworn I had just turned 34 and had my first offspring. The ride has been kinda bumpy. But I'm still upright and more thankful than ever.

I agree. I have his main book, and it is almost identical to my theory on free will. I came to the same conclusions he has about "will power," but from a different direction. I came up with the same main idea he has, except he has applied it to real life in a brilliant way. I only really applied my theory to laboratory neuroscience research, and barely touched on the practical uses in everyday living, while this seems to be his main focus. Yes, James Clear is onto something very hot and useful.

Raf clears the table! (Been practicing billiards lately?) A) 1605 was the last time- before JP1- that there were 3 different Popes in the same calendar year. It has to coincide with the conclaves agreeing in a few months on the next pope, and a pope dying after a short term in office. So, one pope dies, the conclave selects the next pope quickly, who also dies, and the conclave picks his successor quickly. So, in one calendar year, that happened with JP1 but hadn't happened for the previous 450 or so years. B) JP1 picked two names- John and Paul, which was unique in papal history. First time ever. C) JP1 called himself "the First" rather than simply "Pope John Paul", and that also was a first. D) 3 previous popes had officially been poped and had died shorter into their terms than he did, but since those weren't recent, a lot of conspiracy theories popped up.

Actually I'm not.. just honest .. heh