Chapter 25
The King and Duke arrive in the town posing as the deceased Peter W...
tearing down on the run from every which way, some of them putting on their coats as they come. Pretty soon we was in the middle of a crowd, and the noise of the tramping was like a soldier march. The windows and dooryards was full; and every minute somebody would say, over a fence: “Is it them?” And somebody trotting along with the gang would answer back and say: “You bet it is.” When we got to the house the street in front of it was packed, and the three girls was standing in the door. Mary Jane was…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Spot Your Own Blind Spots
Think of a situation in your life where you really want something to be true - a relationship, job, investment, or family situation. Write down three warning signs you might be ignoring because acknowledging them would be painful or inconvenient. Then identify one person in your life who might be your 'Dr. Robinson' - someone who asks uncomfortable questions or points out things you don't want to hear.
Consider:
- •Focus on situations where you have emotional investment in the outcome
- •Look for patterns where you dismiss concerns from others as 'negativity'
- •Consider areas where you avoid asking direct questions because you fear the answers
Journaling Prompt
Write about a time when you ignored warning signs because you wanted something to work out. What would you do differently now, and how can you create systems to catch yourself when hope clouds your judgment?
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