Tag Archives: authenticity

Birthday

I think birthdays, (and today is mine) are a chance for even the introverts to allow themselves to be the center of attention. Or in the very least the near-center of certain types of attention. (Which in general is more than we want or need.) I was thinking about that today as I answered and thanked my …

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Looking Back on AuGuest: The Importance of Self

On this, the final Monday of August, I wanted to take some time to reflect on AuGuest 2011, and what it has meant to me and this blog. To begin with, I once again wanted to thank my four contributors; Zoyah Thawer, Samantha Karol, Diana Antholis, and Noel Rozny. They each took time out of …

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In Defense of Yelling

Psychopaths often yell and scream in anger. They can also be gruesomely silent, and even polite. (Hannibal Lecter, anyone?) Very decent, mature, all around good natured people can be soft spoken and calm. They can also be… Detect a bit of a hitch there? If not, points for you. But for many people, and society …

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Poor

I sometimes get the impression that at least half of the population doesn’t know what being poor is. Or at least doesn’t understand what being poor can be. I don’t know whether to laugh, cry, or punch someone when I hear what people think does and does not constitute being poor. I, Ty Unglebower, am …

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It’s All About Your OWN Blood, Sweat, and Tears…Not THEIRS

Recently, Brazen Careerist featured a blog post by one Jun Loayza. In brief, he talks about embracing one’s DNA. In other words, not forcing yourself to be something you are not. To make the best uses of whatever your personal traits are in order to succeed in all aspects of life. Because this view is very …

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