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He told me he'd noticed me studying my forestry
textbook during slow periods at work. I was surprised
he'd even noticed!
I told him my plan.
"He told me that the book was a decent starting
point, but I'd need tons of hands-on experience to really
learn the trade. It felt like a kick in the stomach. I got
that same old feeling of being completely helpless, like I
was going to be sick. But then he said he could use
someone to help run his office and that he'd teach me the
ropes."
Today, Morgan and Wyatt have a four-year-old
daughter and a busy year-round business nurturing
nature's beauty. Morgan recently spearheaded a service
to provide farms and tree nurseries with their leftover
wood chips to improve the soil quality around the roots
of new trees and help them retain moisture.
Morgan is a testament to the importance of
consequential strangers and of listening to your inner
voice. If you're desperate and in need of help, it's natural
to seek assistance from others. However, it's important
to exercise caution and ensure that the people offering
help are genuine and trustworthy. Here are a few ways
to navigate this situation:
• Evaluate their credibility. Look for indications that
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