When she died at age 28, my friend Anna had a BS in biology, a promising art career, an award-winning Mary Kay business, and a black belt in Aikido. She did all this, totally blind. I instigated the last two achievements, helped wit her studies, and bought her artwork. Her willingness to follow advice was her greatest gift to me.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did you decide to start ChoiceBuilders?
ChoiceBuilders arose from two narratives about circumstance. One holds that we have no control over circumsstance. The other holds that we can do anything if we want it enough. I camee to understand that we must all dance with circumstance.
Why “ChoiceBuilders”?
The term make implies that the ingredients become unidentifiable, like baking a cake. You can't see the eggs in the batter when it's ready to bake. But if you build something, each component remains discrete, identifying both itself and its place in the building pprocess. Our choices are built on the foundations of our lives.
Who's your favorite self--help author?
They all have useful things to say. I've probably read hundreds of self-help books in my life. I love them all.
Who would benefit from ChoiceBuilders?
Anyone who feels stuck in a rut. People who have a divine sense of the importance of play and fun. The models are simple and an be made age appropriate from upper rimary to adults.
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