Hello from a recent convert

Posted by aileenbennett 9 years, 7 months ago to The Gulch: Introductions
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Hi there. I am a recent Atlas Shrugged convert. This book has had a more significant impact on my thinking than any other. Excited to find this site. Hope to learn more from like minds.


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  • Posted by johnpe1 9 years, 6 months ago
    Aileen, enjoy the feeling of being "home" here with friends
    who understand your joy of life, your fast take on things,
    your sense of excitement at new chances ... and your
    love of simple relaxation ... here. -- john
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  • Posted by 9 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Yes, I do, around 30 years earlier would have been good, but just thankful that I read it at all. Thank you for your welcome.
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  • Posted by $ jbrenner 9 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Many of us here had the exact same experience. Don't apologize for your abilities and virtues.
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  • Posted by 9 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Yes you are absolutely right. Thank you. One example is I actually felt guilty about being the smartest kid in my primary school classes. I just tried my best as I thought I was meant to do. When the other kids bullied me I figured I deserved it for being a "show off" and getting top marks. Might sound ridiculous but only now in my mid 40s have I finally realised it wasn't my fault if my best happened to be better than that of my peers.
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  • Posted by $ Abaco 9 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Ah yes.

    You were probably not guilty all along, huh?

    Welcome. Great book, huh?
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  • Posted by 9 years, 7 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Prior to starting this book, I was misled, confused and riddled with guilt. I'm still only half way through but this book has spoken to me like no other. My thinking is changing and I feel so much better for it. Thank you for your welcome.
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  • Posted by UncommonSense 9 years, 7 months ago
    Greetings Aileen. To be a 'convert', it is implied that you were something prior to your current condition. What were you before? Glad you made it. Enjoy.
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