Keep On Steppin'
This courage to be disliked explores a fresh viewpoint on freedom, relationships, and self-narratives through dialogues reflecting Alfred Adler’s psychology. It emphasizes personal agency over one’s past, advocating that interpersonal problems stem from how we relate to others. Key concepts include task separation, community contribution, and horizontal relationships, urging authentic living.
How profound is a positive influence on various relationships? Relationships take effort and effective communication. Challenges, uncomfortable conversations, and mutual support are some keys to what I think success are, and techniques for improving these relationships include appreciation, active listening, and fostering a genuine interest in others.
Nine months ago, I started grinding through a union electrical apprenticeship. In about 5 years, this will lead to a six-figure income, excellent benefits, and the kind of job security that makes parents beam with pride. And I quit. Not because I’m lazy or entitled. Not because I’m stupid. But because I finally learned the … Continue reading 1587.Why I Quit My $100K Union Path (And Why You Should Stop Caring What People Think)
Everyone is unique And some things apply to some people Like someone who lives pay check to pay check with credit card debt and kids vs someone who’s debt free, building wealth, and doesn’t want kids Because a real job pays the bills and builds the life you want And different jobs are…. Believe it … Continue reading 1583. Embrace Your Unique Financial Journey
The Hard Truth About Yes Every time you say yes to something, you're saying no to everything else. This isn't philosophy—it's math. You have 24 hours in a day, limited energy, and finite resources. When you give them to one thing, that time is gone from everything else. Most people don't think about this. They … Continue reading 1581. The Power of No: A Complete Guide to Intentional Living
Seven weeks out from my 100-miler. The plan says I should be hitting 60-mile weeks. I’ve done 33, then 21, maybe 45 this week. The voice in my head is screaming: “You’re not ready. You’re behind. You’re going to fail.” Here’s the thing about that voice—it doesn’t know about my three previous 100-milers. It doesn’t … Continue reading 1553. The Training Panic
Most people want the same outcomes. Better relationships. Financial security. Health. Peace of mind. The difference isn't in the wanting—it's in the effort they're willing to make that others aren't. What does our day to day look like? Because actions lead to results, especially the little decisions we don’t even realize we make. Texting first … Continue reading 1539. The Effort Others Won’t Make
Ambition is priceless, right? The thing is sometimes we paralyze ourselves with ambition. We think of big and broad visions: Complete life transformations Reinvented careers Total financial overhauls Radical relationship shifts Then we freeze, overwhelmed by the gap between here and there. It’s daunting. Yeah vision and knowing where we are going is important, but … Continue reading 1537. Start With One Square Foot
You've heard you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. I don’t think it’s quite that simple, but it's not far off either. The people around you are environmental factors—like sunlight, soil, and water for the seeds we plant. They determine what's easily grown versus what requires constant struggle. A … Continue reading 1532. The Company You Keep
A day after the ceramic coating 🤘🏽 Most people treat their car like a disappointing Tinder date, with minimal effort. And they are sitting there wondering why things aren't better Over the weekend I applied some chemical guys hydroslick ceramic coating to my daily work car. And it turned out great. Better than expected. I … Continue reading 1514. The Naked Truth About Ceramic Coatings: Why Your Car Deserves Better Than Your Half-Assed Efforts
Joe DiAndrea 