Living the Code |
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In the Old West, there was an unwritten code of behavior. This code was passed on both verbally, and by the actions of men and women. Western writer Zane Grey first chronicled it as the “Code of the West.” This code stressed integrity, self-reliance and accountability. It relied on cooperation with neighbors in finding solutions to problems. Thankfully, this “code” is alive and well today. Not only individuals, but city and county governments are operating based on this code of behavior. We at Chronicle of the Old West believe strongly that this code was important in making the United States the preeminent country it is today. And its continued practice is important in making sure we continue as a strong democratic country. We have taken the various elements of “The Code,” condensed them and did a little modernizing of the words. But lest you fret, they maintain the same power that they did 150 years ago. |
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We all have a friend, or maybe even more than one friend, who always seems to have things happen to them. If there’s one cow pie in the field, they step in it. Or maybe they get curious about things like, “What would happen if I lassoed a buffalo?” Well, I have such a friend. His name is Cowboy Joe. Every time I see him, he has another story to tell. But, the great thing about Cowboy Joe is that even though he gets himself into some of the strangest situations, he’s philosophical about them. For instance, after stepping in that cow pie, he learned that you have to watch where you step when there’s a lot of bull around. As for lassoing the buffalo, well, I don’t think anyone’s that stupid. What I’m going to do here is to pass on to you some of the stories that Cowboy Joe has told me. I cannot vouch for their authenticity, but quite possibility, we can learn from them anyway. |
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Our current story from Living the Code... |
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THEY DIDN’T BELIEVE THE BAD THINGS PEOPLE SAID ABOUT THEM Vince Lombardi the great professional football
Beethoven’s teacher once told him that he was hopeless as a composer.
The famous opera singer Enrico Caruso’s parents wanted
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Thomas Edison’s
Albert Einstein
Aren’t we all glad these people didn’t believe what others said about them? What about you? Do you believe the bad things people say about you or do you believe in your dreams? If you want to read past stories, click HERE.
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coach known for his ability to motivate his players, early in his coaching career had an expert say of him, “He possesses minimal football knowledge. Lacks motivation.”
him to be an engineer, and his teachers said he couldn’t sing.
Disney was fired from a newspaper because the editor said he lacked ideas.
teachers said he was too stupid to learn anything.
didn’t speak until he was four and didn’t read until he was seven. His teacher described him as “mentally slow, unsociable and adrift forever in his foolish dreams.” |
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