seanessay.com “To see is to like.” Sean, after regularly seeing unwed high school mothers on the bus INTRODUCTION At the university the various administrative offices are in a modest low building dating back to the founding of the campus, from before students rebelled, (a confederate rebel cap is in the trophy case) before the campus […]
Good Old Guy’s Awesome Observations
seanessay.com If old age means wisdom, well, no it doesn’t. And I can tell you so, political correctness-wise, because I’m a senior citizen myself, with lots of time to ponder life… for fun. I was in my twenties, on a commuter subway car, when I noticed some seniors getting on. The first man to find […]
Personal Egos and Poor Russians
seanessay.com I have an interest in ego, after years of admonishments from my dad. And from seeing Chinese sages and Japanese sensei’s (martial arts) lead by example for having their ego under control. I am certain, just from my knowing human nature, that “Honest Abe” would have had a great ego, yet he surely did […]
When Ego Hurts Groups
seanessay.com As a warning to individuals Derek Sivers blogged Ego is the Enemy. I am alarmed by ego within groups, so I commented twice on his post, and wrote him a letter too. With some parts omitted, to stay under 900 words, (plus many silly comments) here are my concerns: Letter …omitted… Derek, I told […]
Smug, not Smug
seanessay.com Introduction: As teens, we were so heavily serious about ourselves, so judgemental about other people’s choice of music. As an adult, I can lightly step to one side and laugh at myself. Today I wrote to a successful musician, Derek Sivers, after his podcast interview. (link) Dear Derek, Greetings from the Canadian prairie. In […]