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Player Development and First Returns (Redux)

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Also reprinted from May 24th.

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As human beings, it is part of our nature to overreact to early returns.

This is part of what allows us to function in a complex world, without going into computer-crash mode.  A man in an expensive suit steps up to a revolving door at the same time we do, and we show him deference; a man looking like a transient does the same thing, and we step in front.  It's not scientific, but it's human, and there are benefits to this type of processing.

What player-development types need to do is to (1) grok the below light bulb, (2) avoid using it as an ABSOLUTE, and (3) keep an alert awareness of it during decision processes.

Sometimes you'll see a college undergrad overreact to this realization.  He'll conclude that the guy on the right, above, is probably the rich guy.  Or he'll conclude that the guy on the right is no more likely than the guy on the left to be the rich guy.  

In this specific case he'd have been wrong in that conclusion.  One of the guys in the photo was just released from prison.  The container for his belongings is, in fact, a bit of data that the human mind processes subconsciously.  There is a lot of information residing in the box carried, its size, its condition, in the clothes both men are wearing, and the subconscious mind processes things like the collar and style of the older man's shirt.

Which isn't to say that our subconscious reaction gives us complete capture of the real situation.  It does "arm" us to respond to emerging situations quickly.

Rent a Cabin on the Rio Bonito

For couples that feel the need to get away from the city, consider taking a trip up to the Rio Bonito, just about an hour north of Austin, and renting a cabin for the weekend.  Rio Bonito Cabin Rentals is but one place to check, though if you feel like being spoiled instead, there are resorts in the area as well.  You can also camp, if roughing it is more to your liking.  There are plenty of places to hike, go swimming or get in a little fishing time.  So grab your loved one and take some time out from regular life.  Has anyone ever s

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Messina Hof Hill Country, Fredericksburg

Located just a couple of hours west of Austin, in the city of Fredericksburg, is the Messina Hof Hill Country Winery.  For couples that want to be able to enjoy a wine tasting getaway and not have to worry about driving back at the end of the night, this is a great choice.  Messina Hof has a long list of award-winning wines and you can sip your drinks either inside or out on the grounds.  There are accommodations in the city or, if you want to stay close to the wine, you can stay in one of the unique rooms of t

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Westcave Preserve

Located just west of Austin is the Westcave Preserve, a great place for couples that want to spend some time together out in nature.  You can take a tour of the preserve and take in the beautiful scenery and, as a bonus, the drive out there is just as amazing as the preserve itself.  There are only guided tours available though, so you can’t just go wandering around.  They aim to make sure that the preserve stays preserved and that requires certain rules.  And though the tour is fairly short, the Westcave Preserve is just a short hop from Lake

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Texas Hill Country Wine Trail

When one thinks Texas, one normally doesn’t think about wine, but this state has got its own thing going when it comes to this delicious drink.  The Hill Country Wine Trail is one great way to both get out of the city for a day and enjoy some of the best wineries that the state has to offer.  Conveniently, the trail stretches out west of Austin, so it’s a short ways out and then a cruise through some of the beautiful Texas countryside.  And if you happen to be there at the right time, you can even get sa

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Austin Gardens, Oak Park

One can always visit a park in the middle of the city, but sometimes getting away is just as important as finding a nice place to relax.  For couples that enjoy a quiet atmosphere but wish to be close to modern conveniences, AustinGardens is a great choice.  Located about a half-hour west of Chicago and in the town of Oak Park, Austin Gardens is a little over three-and-a-half acres of nature trails, picnic spots, open spaces, trees and more.  If you get tired of relaxing, it’s easy to stroll b

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St. Edward’s Park Trail, Travis

Just outside of Austin there lies one of the region’s greatest unknown treasures, St. Edward’s Park Trail.  Located in Travis, this can be a great place to spend a little time with your loved one.  Being as how most of Austin doesn’t seem to know it exists, it is rarely crowded, a nice and isolated romantic spot for hiking, walking the trails and enjoying the magnificent views.  The park is, however, park nature reserve, so if you wander south of the Bull Creek border, be aware that some different regulations apply.  Has anyone ever gone for a walk in St.

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Lost Parrot Cabins, Lake Travis

Just northwest of Austin, about a mile off the shore of the beautiful LakeTravis is a small and unique place that makes for a different sort of day away.  Whether just passing through to check it out or staying for a few days, Lost Parrot Cabins has an artistic ambiance that is like no other.  In addition to offering bungalows with their own treetop decks, the cabins also have a pool and two spas available for spending some relaxing time with your loved one.  Couples can

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La Villa Vista Resort

This renowned Austin bed and breakfast, the La Villa Vista Resort, is located 450 feet above LakeTravis, giving guests some seriously amazing and breathtaking views.  Voted as one of the most romantic getaways in Austin and a popular place for weddings, the resort is a perfect place for couples to spend some time together.  The stylized rooms and pleasing architecture combine to give La Villa Vista a charm that is hard to match.  There is a local lakeside restaur

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