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Best Advice: You Play Like You Practice

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The habits we build when we’re young do not usually disappear when life gets more serious. School is preparation for life, and the way we practice now often becomes the way we perform later. Continue reading →

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The Advice I’m Still Learning to Follow

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My mother once taught me that the best conversations begin with listening, not waiting for my turn to talk. I have not always followed that advice well, but when I do, I usually know I’m doing the right thing. Continue reading →

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The Short List

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t need a lot of voices giving me advice. I need the right ones. Continue reading →

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The Best Advice I Ever Received Came From Mom

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

When people ask about the best piece of advice I’ve ever received, I could point to any number of classic lines — “Do the right thing even when no one’s watching,” “Measure twice, cut once,” or “This too shall pass.” … Continue reading →

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