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Weekend Open Forum
It's the weekend and time to let your hair down and enjoy a spirited conversation with the Confidential crew.
Confidential Daily Comment
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks
Even old dogs can learn new tricks. Learning new skills is the key to preparing for the future.
2 min read
I clocked up a milestone this past weekend.
No, it wasn't a significant birthday but was related to what my wife says is my 'third or fourth mid-life crisis'.
That's said in jest of course (at least I think it is) because it doesn't involve Ferraris or blondes but it is entirely to do with learning something new.
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