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Negative Stuff
Stuff. You need much less than you think.
Dependence
When my grandmother died, my grandfather was pretty helpless. He had gone through most of his life without ever knowing how to make himself something as simple as an egg. And my grandmother never worked in a factory or fought in a world war. They were dependent on each other.
Misunderstood
One year in college, my girlfriend invited me home for Thanksgiving dinner. It was lovely, so I wrote a thoughtful thank-you note to her parents, thanking them for their hostility. The correct word would have been hospitality. Coming to America, my English was terrible. A.k.a., this is one
Pillow (Self) Talk
Every day, we make choices, big and small. Mostly, they are small- like 99% small. Those small choices add up. They compound and, over time, determine what kind of life we will live. * Will you be healthy? * Will you be happy? * Will you be successful? * Will you have to worry
Zag
When I first graduated college, there were few jobs available. It was a bummer, as just a couple of years earlier, a bunch of my friends were getting signing bonuses for their first job after graduation. The existing jobs were hotly contested, with often hundreds of applications. I had about
2024
I don't do New Year's resolutions anymore. Why? Well, I am super happy with the life I have. I love my family, everyone is healthy, I work out most days, my job is fun, teaching is incredibly gratifying, and I have some bucket list adventures planned
Every Day
Doing something every day is easier than doing it every other day. It seems counterintuitive, but it's true. We humans are creatures of habit. Whether it's a good or bad habit, the more we do it, the more it sticks. Then, the more it sticks, the
Someone with more
There is always someone who has more. More money. A bigger house. A bigger car. Nicer furniture. A bigger yard. A bigger startup exit. More bitcoin. And when you compare yourself to others you perceive to have more, you'll never be content. No matter what, there will always
Abundance
Abundance can be a beautiful thing. * You have enough food. * You have a place to live. * You have the resources to pay your bills and save some of your income for the future. * You may even have the time and money to take your family on vacation every year. As
Hovercraft
I used to own a hovercraft. Yes, I know. That sounds mighty out of character. I can't say I loved my time with said hovercraft, but it taught me one of the most valuable lessons of my life. A lesson that brought me to America and ultimately enabled