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TexasProgresive

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5. Some of us waste an enormous amount of energy

Reply to Meteor Man (Original post)

Wed Apr 13, 2016, 09:33 PM

Apr 2016

on really silly stuff, like our lives depend on it being true. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was to chose your battles. A few things are important but most is not.

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So I was smoking a cigarette during the break .. . [View all] Meteor Man Apr 2016 OP

Good job MM. Keep working/taking those steps WhiteTara Apr 2016 #1

In that case, if you haven't already done so... NV Whino Apr 2016 #2

Well, Bill did say, "Many alcoholics are enthusiasts. They run to extremes." rug Apr 2016 #3

A Friend of Bill! Meteor Man Apr 2016 #11

Welcome to DU. rug Apr 2016 #19

welcome to DU and good job and good luck... islandmkl Apr 2016 #4

Confucious says . . . Meteor Man Apr 2016 #12

Some of us waste an enormous amount of energy TexasProgresive Apr 2016 #5

you were WHAT? hfojvt Apr 2016 #6

Oh yeah! Meteor Man Apr 2016 #9

Some addicts/alcoholics can kick any substance but tobacco. TygrBright Apr 2016 #10

Not My Problrm Meteor Man Apr 2016 #14

Yep. AA saved my Dad's life, until the smokes killed him. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #17

All you need to do is step into GD: Primaries for a few minutes... ScreamingMeemie Apr 2016 #7

I know what you are talking about. Is it in the water? demigoddess Apr 2016 #8

After a year back in 1971, and several other trips to Memphis... Wounded Bear Apr 2016 #13

K&R! We always say "It works if you work it..." Rhiannon12866 Apr 2016 #15

It really is. GreenEyedLefty Apr 2016 #16

A classic example of going into the restaurant and trying to eat the menu. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #18

Keep it Simple Stupid! (KISS) Lil Missy Apr 2016 #20