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The Art of Intentionality in Your Life
Let’s face it: most people simply meander through life, content with just getting by and letting life happen to them. Take a moment, think about those you know who are in the trades, or even those who are not, and … Read the rest
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What Are You Thankful For?
I’ll start out by asking a fairly simple but nuanced question: what are you thankful for? As I write this, my wife is making pie crust (from scratch – like everything else she does) while one of my daughters is … Read the rest
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Generational Wealth
What, you ask, is Generational Wealth? And, more importantly, how do you create it? Allow me to dive into this great topic and let’s see what we can gleam from it. What is Generational Wealth It takes time to build … Read the rest
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Why you should always pursue excellence
**Updated for 2023** What does it mean to pursue excellence? Moreover, how do you even define excellence? After all, where we start matters. This post is a sister to another post up here – talent vs. tenacity – which is … Read the rest
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Vacations & time off – be sure to use/enjoy them
***Updated for 2024*** As part of what I’ve called The Wealth Series, I think vacations and time off are important to your enjoyment and health. The human body isn’t meant to continuously work; rest is a vital part of your … Read the rest
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The Milestone Theory
***Updated for 2024*** Never heard of the milestone theory? Neither has much of the scientific community, to be honest. Despite this, I’m convinced it’s real, substantial, and has merit for all to consider. I first used it in another one … Read the rest
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Interstellar – The Movie – And The Value Of A Dream
Ah, the ability to act on a dream. Recently I celebrated my 10-year anniversary. The years leading up to it weren’t full of struggle or filled with difficulty either; instead, they were joy-filled and full of what I’ll call “coasting.” … Read the rest
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Work – life balance and the skilled trades
***Updated for 2023*** *NOTE: This is primarily written from the perspective of having a family. There is nothing wrong with being single, but your time is your time when single – your work – life balance is drastically different. You … Read the rest
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Job satisfaction: what’s it mean to you?
While writing another article I suddenly thought about job satisfaction and what it means to people. Is it something people consider when taking a job? How important is it to them? Is it even on their radar? I think in … Read the rest
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The best time of the year: November & December
Previously, I have detailed what I abhor the summer season and yet, for reasons unconvincing to me, scores of people love that time of year. Additionally, there are A LOT of people who’s favorite holiday is Halloween. I’ve never really … Read the rest
