*** Quoting Kent Anderson from a message to Carol Shenkenberger ***
 CS> When I was 5, an accident placed me in a wheelchair.  When I was 8, I

 CS> Convincing yourself to *try* is 90% of the battle.  Been there, know
KA> I just wanted to say that for my money, the world is a much better
KA> place because you are in it. Can't quite say the same for Ryan.
But I think you are wrong.  I think Ryan is trying, but being younger, isnt 
as good at expressing it yet in ways you and I see clearly in written format.
He may come from a background, where he saw folks get 'knocked down and not 
try again' so it's harder for him to understand the concept.  It will either 
come of it's own, or he wont make it in life well.  Far too early to tell 
which way it will go for him.
Grin, here's a treat for your mind.  Kids who at a young age are a bit of a 
hooligan, tend to succeed better in the long run.  Ryan, has that same 
irrepressible manner to make it, if he *trys*.  If he gives up too early, he 
wont see the benefits.  Just like the fellow who sends 10 resumes vs the 
fellow who sends 3,000.  Obviously the one with 3,000 will have a better 
chance of getting the job they want (presuming they apply for jobs they have 
the qaulifications for.  Seen far too many apply for the 50,000$ job when 
they dont have the prerequisite qualifications for it and are actually entry 
level.)
                                       xxcarol
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