This talk was prepared for the graduate athletic training students at the University of Oregon. It is a talk about professional and personal behaviors that draws from simple Zen wisdom and general advice. This talk draws from Garr Reynolds presentationzen and Merlin Mann (inbox Zero).

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3. “You have to sit by the river
a very long time before a roast
duck will fly into your mouth”
- Chinese Proverb

7. Find
your
passion

8. Find a teacher

9. I am self-employed
regardless of who pays me.

10. The path is not always straight

11. Someone else’s win
is not always your loss

12. Catch site of your reflection

13. Keep the beginner’s mind

14. Respect the centerline

15. Time & attention are finite
(don’t put crap in your box)
Concept: Joel Spolsky / Merlin Mann

16. Is this my monkey?
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17. Teach others and you will learn

18. No knowledge is useless

19. Make
Sandwiches
(Don’t just take orders)
Concept: Merlin Mann

20. Face the tiger

21. Nurture yourself

22. work-life
Balance

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25. “References”
• Lawler J. Dojo Wisdom 2004
• Mann, Merlin www.43folders.com
• Reynolds, Garr. presentationzen 2008
• Winterstein, AP. 24 years ATC, lots of life
experience, plus I fish a lot.