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I’m a regular guy seeking an exceptional existence,
and I write to encourage you and me to keep moving forward.


Love and Fear in the Time of Corona
Love and Fear in the Time of Corona

This pandemic has me worried.

But, I have some good news I want to share. I think it can help us. With apologies to Chumbawamba, I get knocked down. But I found the secret to get up again.

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Soul, Self/GrowMike VaydaMarch 21, 2020 Comment
Taken for Grant-ed
Taken for Grant-ed

All My Life, I Thought Ulysses S. Grant Was A Drunk. I’m going to do better, though.

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MikeMike VaydaJuly 2, 2018Purpose, Social Justice, Education, Self improvementComment
Maybe the saddest thing I've ever read
Maybe the saddest thing I've ever read

When I finished the article, I sat down and wrote an email to someone I love. I want that person to know it’s normal to struggle in life, that I struggle too, and that I am in their life to help.

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SocialMike VaydaJune 25, 2018 Comment
Something I thought I'd never do
Something I thought I'd never do

Today I read a quote from a Patriot player, talking about the insane salaries NFL players are seeing these days. He just signed a huge contract, and here is what he had to say:

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MikeMike VaydaMarch 19, 2018Purpose, Social Justice, Family, Adoption, Art, Education, Travel, Self improvement Comment
Is this thing on?
Is this thing on?

“Just press the Start button,” she said and walked away.
I pressed the Start button. And I waited. A few lights came on, but nothing happened. 
Is this thing on? I had no idea. I’ve been driving for 40 years, and yet I couldn’t even get this car moving?! It was embarrassing and frustrating.

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MikeMike VaydaMarch 9, 2018Purpose, Social Justice, Family, Adoption, Art, Education, Travel, Self improvementComment
The mess we make
The mess we make

I’D RATHER WATCH ALMOST ANYTHING ELSE THAN A MUSICAL.

And yet, here I was, watching La La Land...and really feeling it

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MikeMike VaydaFebruary 9, 2018Comment
This book is a pain.
This book is a pain.
Self/GrowMike VaydaJanuary 26, 2018
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HeidiHeidi VaydaJanuary 23, 2018 Comment
That time I got "Jack Bauer'd"
That time I got "Jack Bauer'd"

in the village of Fatehpur, India, Mike Vayda created a scene that even Jack Bauer hasn’t experienced.

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MikeMike VaydaJanuary 19, 2018
Consuming & Creating
Consuming & Creating

Last night, my wife asked me to find something to watch. So we could consume nachos and content too.
30 minutes later, the nachos were ready, and I wasn't.

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Self/SpendMike VaydaJanuary 12, 2018
Joshua Tree, California
Joshua Tree, California

I listened to Joshua Tree in Joshua Tree.

It was as awesomely inspiring as you think.

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MikeMike VaydaJanuary 5, 2018
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