MY TAKE ON EXPERIENCE | REALITY
May 8
Throughout my life I’ve tended to chase a new experience.
Here are a couple off of the top of my head.
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Appalachian Trail (portion)
Delivered 2 babies with no medical support.
Delivered 2 calves.
Sold merchandise for high ticket events (21 Pilots | Monster Jam)
Traveled and sold merchandise for a Metal band for 10 days.
Assisted in videography for Music Videos.
Advised for a Video Game on Xbox|Playstation|PC
Was in the eye of Hurricane Matthew - Made international news
Attended a large, organized riot to document event in Charlotte, NC
Airborne Qualified
Previously popular Cam Model…
Security for a Trap-House.
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With more variety of experience in multiple fields you are like a Swiss Army Knife. Eventually experiences start to benefit other experiences and/or new experiences.
When I was in the MIARNG, 107th ENG BN 1431st Engineer Company (SAPPER) because the unit was not only specialized in their military MOS’s but were also electricians, plumbers, carpenters, etc. When deployed those skills were put into good use and was of benefit to everyone. A beautiful full size outdoor table was even constructed. That was a common place for most people in our unit and promoted morale. Another time, we were at a range, and we were going to sleep there in a building overnight and the electricity wasn’t working. Our 1SG was an Electrician. The lights and outlets were up and running in no time. The power of a multi-skilled unit is incredible. In my opinion better than a greater portion of active-duty units.
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Specialization is extremely important. Some people will devote their entire lives into one very specialized field and become absolute masters at their craft. These are the people to learn from.
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I personally found a love for Insects and Bugs after learning the ways to kill/control them. I am not an Entomologist; I’ve just tended to know more information than the average Pest Control Technician.
Knowing this type of information allows people to understand more than you would think. Understanding the life cycle of bugs and insects can tell you about hidden problems in your home. They also can tell you how long something has been deceased.
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I have spoken with people who have said they “haven’t done much except whatever was going on in my hometown." Even people who have never even left the secluded river where they were born. But they have experiences and skills that I wish I also had.
I’ve met Masters of catching fish out of the river using unconventional techniques, trainers of champion Hunting Dogs, Moonshiners. I personally value the art of others mastering a specific specialty.
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We can learn portions of skills from everyone around us.
I personally like to watch and learn. #peoplewatcher
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Remember to understand your perception is reality.
di-hydrogen monoxide can kill you in many ways it is extremely lethal. It is supplied to everyone. All serial killers have ingested it.
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H2O as we all know is water (di-hydrogen monoxide) if you are fed that sentence without understanding it fully and are told a specific perception of the truth. It may sway an opinion if not for a short period of time.
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The reasoning of both rants - learning by experience and perception of reality. Both come together to help us understand what reality actually is.
Trusting sources on what reality is sometimes even very credibly may sway your actions and the actions of others. (Unless you physically know the truth)
Religion is taught from a very young age, we have many different religions across the entire world. There are some definite differences, and some similarities.
What you are taught to believe is what also becomes reality.
This isn’t ALWAYS the case, a lot of information if not most that you can find is factual, but in some cases, this is a very real thing. Misinformation and disinformation. Investigate for yourself.
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This is an extreme example, I just wanted to open up your mind.
If you haven’t watched The Truman Show I think it’s a great movie.
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