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Time isn’t money – it’s worth SO much more
The old adage says “time is money.” I can’t tell you how many guys I’ve heard say it over the years. Typically, they are self motivated and profit driven to pursue monetary wealth, and they equate time with money. I’ll … Read the rest
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How many of us have friends?
***Updated for 2023*** “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation” – Henry David Thoreau The catalyst for this article, is the passing of a dear friend of mine, suddenly and unexpectedly. This has proven to be devastating for … Read the rest
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Happy Labor Day 2019
Ah, Labor day, that sanctimonious holiday for those who, well, labor. While it is celebrated by all as a national holiday, it holds a special place for those in the skilled trades. The reason, quite simply, is because it’s in … Read the rest
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2019 Third Quarter Review
I thought it would have been fun to review what has happened since I began this year writing more, focusing on some other things, and generally attempting to be intentional. Sad to say I flopped on it some because I … Read the rest
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Multi Employer Pensions Part 4: Reform
*Note: This is part 4 of a mini series on multi employer pensions* If you haven’t read any of the previous 3 posts on multi employer pensions the links are below and provide context for this post. Multi employer pensions … Read the rest
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Let’s talk about the skilled trades
This post is, in some ways, a sister to the post I did earlier on college and whether it was worth it or not. You can find that post in the link below. There is much more information to be … Read the rest
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Is there a place in the skilled trades for emotional intelligence?
If you’re like many you read the title and thought, “what in the world is emotional intelligence?” I came across the term quite a while back but left it unresearched. I thought it was a new age concept touted by … Read the rest
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Multi employer pensions part 2
*Note: This is part 2 of a mini series on multi employer pensions* Part 1 left us with a host of problems which I tried to outline what they were and some of the reasons why. This post I will … Read the rest
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Multi Employer Pensions part 1
*Note: This is part 1 of a mini series on multi employer pensions.* If you have read any other posts on my website you have undoubtedly discovered I have retirement savings on my mind. I have spent quite a bit … Read the rest
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The vital importance of your health
As I write this I am coming off of one of the most terrible weeks I have had in well over a year. We don’t often reflect on our health until it’s limited, under attack, or generally gone and that … Read the rest