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Three year review
As of this month, The Wealthy Ironworker is 3 years old. The sound of it doesn’t seem impressive – I mean, 3 years – so what? For me, though, 3 years and an average word content of 2,276 with 54 … Read the rest
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The Principle of Behavior and Not Circumstances
The Principle Series ***Updated for 2024*** Behavior – not circumstances…what does that mean? Moreover, why does behavior matter more than circumstances? What about our circumstances? Some of them are dire and should not be easily dismissed. … 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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The 5 reasons why I really enjoy Thanksgiving – Happy Thanksgiving 2020
For many reasons, I thoroughly enjoy Thanksgiving. It’s a time to slow down and reflect on what we have to be thankful for and trust me, if you live in America, there is A LOT to be thankful for. Never … Read the rest
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The benefits of the skilled trades
What exactly are the benefits of working in the skilled trades? Are there actual benefits to being a skilled tradesman? After all, doesn’t the stigma that those who work with their hands are somehow less intelligent have a ring … Read the rest
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Headhunting – and Its Increase in the Workforce
***Updated for 2024*** I don’t recall the first time I heard the term headhunting and perhaps you don’t either. It could be you’ve never heard the term. Either way, the practice you undoubtedly know of – and may have even … Read the rest
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The Math Myth and Other STEM Delusions – Book Review
The Book Review Series Riveting, compelling, and tantalizing are but a few of the words I would use to describe The Math Myth and Other STEM delusions. I might follow them up with ingenious, stimulating, … Read the rest
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The pros and cons of the skilled trades
*Updated for 2025* As an advocate for and being in the skilled trades, I certainly can attest to the pros associated therein. I sort of stumbled into it, but no matter, they have been immensely enriching both … Read the rest
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College class hazing – Yea, it’s a thing
Ideas for posts originate almost anywhere and at anytime and this one’s no different. I got to thinking about all the various “general education” classes you have to take in the pursuit of a degree. You know the classes I’m … Read the rest
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America’s ultimate hazing experience: the college degree
Sometime ago, I was doing research for another article and came across a term I had never heard before: the college industrial complex. I’ll admit I was favorable to the term; after all, I have maintained for quite a number … Read the rest
