3 Comments
User's avatar
Jim Dittemore's avatar

When we expect great things from ourselves, we tend to expect the same from others. Over the years (69 of them now), I've learned that better to lower one's expectations and being pleasantly surprised than the converse.

Mary Ann Sperry's avatar

Derek - this was a really, really, really good newsletter. I have been blessed with many "my people" who have shown up for me in difficult times. In the past 2 months I have had two friends who lost loose their spouse and another friend who's son committed suicide. No, I didn't know what to say but I did show up for them. Thanks for sharing this - you are AMAZING with writing and words - keep up the good work.

Pat Sevigny's avatar

Spot on. My dad always showed up. I could write a novel on what he taught me.you dont seem egotistical at all. I guess we all go though stuff but don whites song," like a friend". Really puts it in perspective. This was a great read. Ty.