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Tag Archives: success

Success and Growth

Posted on March 15, 2012 by ChrisHasFlair
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If you choose to do something that you know you are good at, you are setting yourself up for success.

If you choose to do something that you know you are not good at, you are setting yourself up for growth.

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Posted in Thinking Outloud, So to Speak, Uncategorized | Tagged choices, growth, success | 2 Replies

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  • Comment on Cutting Joinery for V-Table by ChrisHasFlair
    Hi Mathieu, Thanks for the comment. I will continue to document the progress on this table here on my blog. Chris
    ChrisHasFlair
  • Comment on Cutting Joinery for V-Table by unknowncystic
    Awesome post and table. I agree with first comment about seeing how the table progresses.
    unknowncystic
  • Comment on Flattening Big Pieces of Wood by ChrisHasFlair
    Rob, As always, there are a number of considerations you need to take into mind before deciding whether a certain technique, such as setting up and using a router sled is worth the effort. Here are some of the things I would look at before deciding how to proceed: the size of the slab compared to the amount of space in which I will work; the flatness of the […]
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  • Comment on Cutting Joinery for V-Table by Mathieu
    Hi Chris, I have been browsing true your blog and I really like your work. I am very curious how this table will further develop and hope you will document the process on your blog. I am a vivid fan of anything that has to do with compound angled joinery and this project of yours seems quite promising.
    Mathieu
  • Comment on WoodRiver #5 V3 Bench Plane Review – In Use by Chris Hachet
    Nice, helpful review. Still thinking I might prefer to own An old Stanley bedrock instead, but it is a very nice plane.
    Chris Hachet

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