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Erick Lima's avatar

Sometimes you just gotta build up a sufficient head of steam. Have something in mind and go after it and don't worry about results. The only thing futile is futility. Doors can open up this way when you establish your own Ways & Means committee.

Loved the quotes, loved the article.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

I like that perspective. Thank you for taking the time to read it!

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Shae Varljen's avatar

All the nostalgia of being a suburban kid clinging to a dream playing small college ball came rolling back 😎 Great perspective

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

We shared the same dream as wee lads. The journey was still a fun ride!

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Leo Ariel's avatar

Thanks for sharing your sports journey with us Arman! Was a delight to read!

I’d suggest making the copy of your Subscribe button a bit more gentle :)

Love your work!

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Haha youre probably right. It comes off a bit aggressive. I stole the idea from the My First Million pod.

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Rick Lewis's avatar

What a great story to illustrate your point. You started by erasing SMART goals and I thought you were going to give us a new acronym. How about LEGAL instead of SMART. Lofty End Goals Approached Lightly. : ) Just an idea. But it's ok if you don't like it. I shoot a lot of ideas and my conversion rate is way below 50%. Loved that you have an actual photo of you next to SC.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

You're right. I never closed that loop. Unfortunately I don't like it, I love it! LEGAL >>>> SMART!! I should have had you read my draft before publishing. Did you just come up with that on the spot? Not exactly how I expected to be standing next to him on the court but gotta loosely hold onto those goals :)

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Rick Lewis's avatar

I was just trying to riff off your "lofty goals loosely held "verbage but had to play with it a bit to find a word that could hold a new acronym. So yeah, it's the kind of thing I can't stop my brain from doing in the moment, even when I should be doing other things. But according to your point, I'm hoping that someone who owns an acronym creation firm will stumble on this thread and realize that I should be immediately hired. Ya never know.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

You can put me down as a reference once they reach out!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

: )

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Eric Ho's avatar

Finding alternative ways to success. A great lesson!

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Karena's avatar

You had me at the Saffo quote, but bowled me over (wrong sports metaphor!) with the unraveling of the story! Nice pics

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Haha any sports metaphor is appreciated! Thank you. Thought I should provide some visual proof.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

I am forever grateful to my parents for forcing me to stick with it. That year was one of the most valuable Ive ever had.

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