The Cure for EVERYTHING
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The episode discusses the importance of open-mindedness and the impact of decisions in history.
One thing always leads to another That’s why big sisters have baby brothers And how King George gave away a nation when he said “No” to representation. He did not not know how much it meant for those colonies to have seats in Parliament. Think about it. The cry of the colonies was only this: “No taxation without representation.” What if King George had said… “That is a fantastic plan! Each colony needs to choose a man.” And if the colonies had responded, “We’d like to send two.” And King George had said… “Then two seats it will be! Because you people are important to me.” The difference that would have made in history, Will forever be an unsolved mystery. But I do know this, and I know it for sure: That having an open mind is a powerful cure for avoiding problems that can spiral out of control and haunt you forever, wherever you go. If there is a moral to this story, I guess it would be this: Never shout “No” when there is a workable way to say Yes. Never shout “No” when there is a workable way to say Yes. Never shout “No” when there is a workable way to say Yes. One thing always leads to another. I was speaking with Clara, the wife of Danny, one of my clients. Clara collects…
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