Most everything I've picked up along the way I've either survived to tell about because somebody else showed me how, or better, I knew about beforehand by virtue of something imparted me to somebody who knew more about a particular item, situation or possibility than I did, and I had learned enough that it came as no surprise to me.
It's really amazing how well you'll do if you just aren't surprised, or if you are, don't act like you are.
So I owe it to others who showed me the way when I was a pilgrim. And the price of admission is that I do the same, and pass on what I've picked up to those who may profit from it and not find out the hard way at a higher price. It's just a matter of taking care of your partners and pals.
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