Reply With QuoteFantastic article. There is definitely a Starting Strength 'special' podcast series in having John simply record a reading of his articles.
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Glad to see this reposted, it still hits me deep. One of my favorite articles. Very unique writing style and perspective.
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Fantastic article. There is definitely a Starting Strength 'special' podcast series in having John simply record a reading of his articles.
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Thanks for posting this again, and thanks, John, for writing it. I'd forgotten about it. That Louis L'Amour quote is important. I learned that lesson about checking my "back trail" hiking and climbing in the backcountry out west 25 years ago. It can be a lifesaver; once I realized that, suddenly confused on a three-day walk from nowhere in Montana, I made a habit of it. Just taught my daughter to do it last weekend on a hike. Having reread this article I'll point out to her that it's metaphorical and widely applicable outside the forest.
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