Two Axioms

There are two axioms by which Mr. Grady Gillis lived. “Find people smarter than you to do the things you don’t want to do.” and “Help others reach their goals and you’ll reach yours.” I learned that as I wrote his memoir, and found them to be reliable.

When he said “smarter” I’m sure he didn’t mean they knew everything about everything. He meant they were skilled in areas he wasn’t. In that way, I was as much a part of his axiom as I was an observer of it, in that I was contracted to write his memoir.

Let’s face it, we all have strengths and weaknesses. Acknowledging them is part of maturity and growth.

So how does this axiom apply to us?

First, we must acknowledge the fact we don’t know everything about everything . . . especially writing. Yes, we may be published, and yes, we may…