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[Average read time: 3 minutes] Two years ago I threw out everything I owned that I didn’t give away or sell. I haven’t gone completely rogue, but I’m making progress. I have some clothes, a dresser, bed, one end table, Kindle, laptop, and a backpack. I do have some personal hygiene stuff like deodorant, cologne, […]
I am one of the millions of fans that will indulge in season 3 of the Netflix original series, Narcos, which will be available September 1st. The first two seasons saw the rise of Pablo Escobar and Colombia’s Medellin cartel. I binge-watched all of season 2 when it was released in 2016 – a bitter-sweet […]
According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2014, 51% of American adults lived in middle-income households. The median household income in 2014 was $53,657, according to the Census Bureau. To put this in perspective, half of all American households live on less than $53,657. Remember, these are households, not individuals. It can be a […]
(Average read time: 6 minutes) It was Friday night and I was at happy hour with coworkers after my first week at a new job. As it came to an end, I made my way to the bar to convince a girl I just met to give me her number. The conversation started off great, […]
[Average read time: 3 minutes] When I was 29 and going through a divorce, things weren’t exactly going to plan. Duh! At a time when most people I knew were beginning and cultivating long-term relationships, I was doing the exact opposite. I felt rudderless and without purpose. On top of that, many mutual, long-time “friends” chose whether […]
[Average read time: 5 minutes] Have you ever wondered why no matter what you do, you’re just not getting ahead? If so, Steve Martin’s advice might be exactly what you need. Steve Martin was interviewed in 2007 about his book Born Standing Up. “Nobody ever takes note of my advice, because it’s not the answer […]
[Average read time: 4 minutes] If I would have known these minor changes in my routine would make such a huge impact in my life, I would have done them sooner. Unfortunately, I can’t take all the credit. Many of these changes were low-hanging fruit and things I should have been doing all along. One of my […]
[Average read time: 5 minutes] Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, Les Brown, Deepak Chopra, and many others teach people how to reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives. When it comes to achieving and sustaining elite performance, similarities begin to surface regardless of who your go-to guru is. Taking a holistic approach to […]
[Average read time: 6 minutes] If you want to take your career to new heights regardless of what you do for a living, I have one idea that could work for you… Start a business. The most important advice I can give you is choose something you enjoy doing. Don’t focus on the money, just find something you […]
[Average read time: 5 minutes] As parents, we want what’s best for our kids. We teach them what we know and try to instill the principles that we believe will best guide them through life. It took me a long time to realize this, but “you don’t know what you don’t know.” Let that sink […]