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Operate from your truth

David Gane
David Gane
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I was speaking with a student today and she said this to me.

I was asking how she had done such interesting things in her life and she told me that although she has plans, she also takes what life gives her.

I wasn't sure I would be able to do this. I like to have order and structure.

However, she said that's okay because we all need to operate from our truth.

I wrote it down and it's been on my mind ever since.

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Co-writer of the Shepherd and Wolfe young adult mysteries, the internationally award-winning series, and teacher of storytelling and screenwriting.

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