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The Buck-Fifty Kick in the Butt, 50 Life Lessons We Forgot Along the Way by Stephen Abbott © 2010 Abbott ePublishing. All rights reserved.

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INTRODUCTION

“All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” - Walt Disney

“Like a kick in the butt, the force of events wakes slumberous talents.” - Edward Hoagland, writer, essayist

“My idea of rebooting is kicking somebody in the butt twice.” - Maxine, cartoon character

Often, life can seem like it’s kicking you in the butt all the time. Whether it’s financial trouble, dissatisfaction at work, or a struggle with personal demons, it’s easy to throw up our hands and say “Why Me?”