1. Inexplicable conflicts can often be traced to the presence of a third person exerting untoward influences.

2. More communication, not less, is by far the preferable solution.

3. If understanding is not increasing, someone is not genuinely communicating.

4. "Being right" is a deep and voracious human desire. It is of minor importance. Right action is far more important. True right action does not usually include making others wrong.

5. People who cannot face live communication will resort to back-channel, passive aggressive indirect means. Never underestimate the artistry with which they will pursue same. Steer as far clear as you can. There are Gollums in the land; link with them at your own risk. They will drain the creativity out of any endeavour or partnership or team and substitute mistrust and distress.

6. Don't try to teach a pig to sing, or a coward to speak truthfully. It wastes your time and annoys the student.

7. Your own morale comes from your own production toward some good purpose. You get to define the word good. When in doubt, get productive and communicate.

8. Desiring to be admired is a complete waste of time.

9. Never stop singing.

10. Music can resolve being human.

Regards,

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