Meaning
When there’s more than one way of doing something it means that there are multiple ways to complete a task.
Today’s Sentences
- There’s more than one way to pick up a girl.
- There’s more than one way to be a good father.
- There’s more than one way to take a photograph.
- There’s more than one way to eat your vegetables.
- There’s more than one way to make a loaf of bread.
- Writer’s Note
01
There’s more than one way to pick up a girl.
Situation 1
Wow, she’s really pretty.
Go and talk to her!
I can’t just walk up and talk to her.
Well, there’s more than one way to pick up a girl.
Situation 2
How do you talk to girls so easily?
There’s more than one way to pick up a girl.
Like how?
Well, you can give them a look, ask for their number, compliment them, or constantly bump into them.
02
There’s more than one way to be a good father.
Situation 1
I want to spend quality time with Jackson.
But honestly, I have no idea what to say or do.
There’s more than one way to be a good father.
Any ideas?
Well, you can teach him something or try to engage with what Jackson enjoys like singing.
Situation 2
I love my kids but I’m so scared about them growing up.
Well, your fear comes from wanting to be a good role model right?
Yes.
I want to be all the good things a dad could be.
There’s more than one way to be a good father.
But patience and love will always make your kids feel secure and empower them to grow.
03
There’s more than one way to take a photograph.
Situation 1
How do you always take such great pictures?
Just point and shoot.
What’s so hard about it?
I take pictures and half of them are garbage.
There’s more than one way to take a photograph.
A great photo must tell a story.
Situation 2
I wish I could take good pictures.
What’s wrong with the pictures that you take?
They’re never how I want them to turn out.
Well, here’s a trick.
Divide the image into 3×3 and position the interesting parts at the intersections of the grid lines.
04
There’s more than one way to eat your vegetables.
Situation 1
I need to go on a diet.
Why?
You look great.
I want to have good inner health.
But I hate eating my veggies.
There’s more than one way to eat your vegetables.
You can steam them or add sauces to them for extra flavor.
Situation 2
How do you eat healthy?
I try to add colorful vegetables to my meals.
Vegetables?
Honestly, I can’t stand them.
There’s more than one way to eat your vegetables.
I try to get my servings through smoothies and sauté them for dinner.
05
There’s more than one way to make a loaf of bread.
Situation 1
How do you make light and fluffy bread?
Mine always turns out so heavy.
There’s more than one way to make a loaf of bread.
Heavy is delicious too.
I don’t know what’s wrong with my recipe.
Well, let me tell you the two things I look at.
Don’t over-knead and allow rising time for your bread.
Situation 2
I’ve always enjoyed baking but never attempted bread.
There’s more than one way to make a loaf of bread.
Search around for the perfect recipe.
What kind of bread do you enjoy making?
I love making focaccia and sourdough.
They’re both super easy and healthy too.
Writer’s Note
What about you? What kinds of tasks can be completed in more than one way? Have you ever done something and thought that there must be other ways to get the job done? Whether it’s driving from one place to another, or trying to fix something, you’ve probably encountered a similar scenario. Here are a few extra examples for further study.
- Are you trying to fix something? There’s more than one way to mend that table leg.
- I can’t reach this light fixture. There must be more than one way to put in a lightbulb.
- Isn’t this the right way? There should be more than one way to get there.
- There’s more than one way to bake a killer Mac and Cheese.
- There’s more than one way to make some extra money on the side.
- There’s more than one way to hem your pants.
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