Not Pursuing Standardized Expectations can Lead to Even Greater Opportunities

Don’t be afraid to go off the beaten path

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A few days ago I was on a hike with a friend and a couple of mountain bikers passed by us. The woman said hello, and we replied the salutation. She said, “It’s hot isn’t it!” We live in the desert and this statement was nothing short of the obvious. But considering…