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"Murphy was an optimist!"

Doug’s Mantras March 27, 2023 12:58 pm

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Procrastination is the killer of all things fun.

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Doug’s Mantras December 16, 2018 5:40 pm

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Quit using gutteral noises as a form of language.

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Doug’s Mantras June 25, 2016 8:26 am

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We’re making money not art.

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Doug’s Mantras March 13, 2015 7:34 pm

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"Trash goes IN the trash can, not ON the trash can."

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Doug’s Mantras March 7, 2015 12:14 pm

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My son is a speed demon in his math class. He tries to be the first one finished and it is damaging his grade. To address this, I have him repeat this mantra.

The winner at math is the person who gets the answer correct, not the person who gets the answer first.

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Doug’s Mantras April 20, 2014 9:38 am

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Daaaammit!

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Doug’s Mantras April 19, 2014 11:00 pm

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What the hell are you doing?

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Doug’s Mantras February 5, 2014 7:24 am

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These are things my children hear repeatedly:

Lazy creates more work. Always.

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Doug’s Mantras June 1, 2013 9:48 am

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Be a knowledge seeker.

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New Life Strategy August 7, 2012 9:53 am

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My new goal at the beginning of each month: "Just make it to the end of the month alive."

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Doug’s Mantras July 29, 2012 11:13 am

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Be a knowledge seeker. -DM

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Doug’s Mantras December 14, 2010 3:19 pm

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"Do as I say, not as I do."

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Doug’s Mantras September 8, 2010 7:20 pm

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Just say yes!

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Doug’s Mantras September 8, 2010 6:29 pm

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Never start at the top.

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Doug’s Mantras September 8, 2010 6:26 pm

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Count to 10; Wait 24 hours.

With credit due to Chris Jepeway.

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