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When the Tribe Becomes the Divide

When the Tribe Becomes the Divide

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When the Tribe Becomes the Divide

By Larry G. Patten
(Adapted from reflections in 21st Century Tribal Boundaries)

The first tribes were formed out of necessity.

Long before governments, cities, or digital networks, there were fires in the dark—small circles of people who came together for one simple reason: survival. Alone, early humans were vulnerable. Together, they stood a chance. The tribe was food, safety, and shelter. But it was more than that. It was identity. It belonged. It was a heartbeat that said, You are not alone.

Back then, the tribal bond was life-saving. But like many things in human history, what began as protection eventually became division

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True North: The Quiet Correction That Changes Everything

True North: The Quiet Correction That Changes Everything

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By Larry G. Patten
TTL Today – Reflect. Think. Live.

Most people don’t realize this: there are two Norths.

One is magnetic. The other is true.

Magnetic North is where your compass points—shaped by the shifting flow of Earth’s molten core. It’s not fixed. It drifts slowly over time. Right now, it’s moving toward Siberia.

True North is different. It never changes. It’s the precise point where the Earth’s axis emerges through the northernmost tip of the globe—the place where all lines of longitude converge. It is constant. Reliable. Anchored.

That difference matters.

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Survival in the 21st Century

Survival in the 21st Century

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Back in the 1980s, I was asked to write a paper for a telecommunications-based organization’s executive team’s retreat.  The purpose of the paper was to help bring clarity to the impact the emerging telecommunications/digital age was going to have on the future.   Entitled “Survival in the 21st Century,” this paper looked at the effect of the looming technology of computers and telecommunications and how the new digital age might impact our lives in the future.

 When I was writing this book, there was no internet, no email, and no steaming video.  We were just beginning to have the ability to dial into bulletin boards through our new high-speed 1200 baud modems.  Companies like CompuServe, Prodigy, and AOL were our central hubs into which we could “connect”. 

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Analytical Thinking

Analytical Thinking

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When formulating a response to a question, it’s imperative to adhere to three crucial sequential processes. First and foremost, one must undertake the task of unearthing essential data relevant to the quest for the answer. The process of discovering this data may potentially lead to a revision of the original question or give rise to supplementary inquiries. Nevertheless, the paramount prerequisite is the acquisition of accurate data that can be employed in the subsequent step.

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Play Ball

Play Ball

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A group of young individuals ventured onto a busy street to partake in a game of softball.  While it was fun for them, it caused a traffic standstill. This unexpected turn of events left commuters understandably infuriated. Numerous individuals failed to reach their workplaces, an ambulance was delayed in reaching a person in need of urgent assistance, and several others faced inconveniences due to the group’s decision to play ball in the street.

Their actions swiftly triggered a wave of indignation among the affected public. In response to the growing commotion, a concerned citizen pointed out that the group should consider relocating their game to a nearby park, rather than disrupting the normal flow of traffic on a street meant to accommodate everyone. Another supported that this street was owned by the taxpayers for transportation and this group had no right to interfere with its intended use.  Subsequently, the police arrived at the scene, escorting the team of ball players away from the street to allow the unhindered passage of vehicles.

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