My dad has this phrase he says to anyone when they’re feeling stuck or complaining about one of life’s trickier circumstances.
“A.I.O.!” he exclaims. “A.I.O.!”
Adapt, Improvise & Overcome!
I think he’s a genius.
(I contemplate getting “A.I.O.” tattooed onto my body all the time.)
In my own life, I think the ability to improvise is a crucial part of dealing with diabetes. Aside from the obvious part when...
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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