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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
