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Tough tumbler: Lock-picking vs. the pandemic shutdown

The Parallax

The art of lock-picking, many of them will tell you, is hacker philosophy made real, but the longtime hacker sport has faced an uncertain future since the coronavirus pandemic shuttered the world’s social gatherings. One of Gordon’s friends, California-based Eric Michaud, has a long history of lock-picking.

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How to Develop A Growth Mindset: 5 Ways to Harness its Strength

Experience to Lead

USA Archery Training and Education Manager Richard “Guy” Krueger specializes in encouraging athletes and coaches alike to be uncomfortable and grow. Guy Krueger (left), USA Archery Training and Education Manager, teaches others the power of a Growth Mindset. This growth mindset is central to how he approaches training and life.

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Do Nice Guys Still Finish Last?

Terry Starbucker

by Starbucker on July 15, 2010 (This post originally appeared way back in 2006, when I was still on my blogging training wheels. Just do a Google news search and it’s still being used as a way to generally describe “wimpy&# behavior (especially in sports), like this one I found from the Denver Post.

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How A Glass Half Full Helped Me (And Can Help You Too)

Terry Starbucker

Just like that, the train derailed. Way different – a professional sports team. Because like most other red-blooded men I am quite fond of sports, the thought of being associated with it at that level was intoxicating. I’m afraid we’re going to have to let you go”. All that promise, all that possibility, was now gone.

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