It's been a while since I posted, and after almost 1600 posts, the habit died off. It's humbling because nothing is a sure thing Things take effort. I guess I thought that even after 1600 posts or so, this writing thing would just keep going And with the big changes I had this year, a … Continue reading 1590. It’s been a while
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1587.Why I Quit My $100K Union Path (And Why You Should Stop Caring What People Think)
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)
1583. Embrace Your Unique Financial Journey
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
1537. Start With One Square Foot
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
1506. Renewal Without the Woo: The Practical Science of Reset
Renewal is. ot some mystical practice requiring crystals and chanting. It's practical neuroscience in action. Your brain operates on oscillations - that’s a fact. It's designed to pulse between focus and diffuse modes—not run in a constant state of high alert. And when you ignore this biological reality, you're fighting against your own hardware. Here's … Continue reading 1506. Renewal Without the Woo: The Practical Science of Reset
1495. My best notes on the learning how to learn course
There are 6 key concepts: Focused and diffused thinking Memory techniques Procrastination Remember to sleep well, move often, and stay hydrated. Test taking strategies Focused vs diffuse thinking modes Your brain alternates between a concentrated, energy-intensive "focused mode" that works within known neural patterns and a relaxed "diffused mode" that allows for creative connections and … Continue reading 1495. My best notes on the learning how to learn course
1492. Renewal as Revolution: The Counterintuitive Path Forward
This culture worships the hustle, and choosing renewal feels so unproductive. The thing is, renewal is not just another self-care trend—it's an act of rebellion. Most people wear exhaustion like a badge of honor. "I'm so busy" has become our default response. But what if constant motion is actually keeping you stuck? The most successful … Continue reading 1492. Renewal as Revolution: The Counterintuitive Path Forward
1490. The Art of Renewal: Hitting the Reset Button on Your Life
Life has a way of filling up. Your calendar, your inbox, your mind—they all become cluttered with obligations, information, and noise. Why do we do that? Maybe it’s because we’re afraid to sit still, to think about us and life. The thing is - Renewal isn't optional—it's an essential maintenance tool for a life worth … Continue reading 1490. The Art of Renewal: Hitting the Reset Button on Your Life
1484. How to stop world poverty
When we’re first born; we get a social security number. Use that number to open up a Roth IRA account. It’s a retirement account that isn’t taxed on the end of our life. We put after taxed dollars into this account. And since it’s a retirement account you can’t touch the money until you’re about … Continue reading 1484. How to stop world poverty
1482. Learning how to learn: the short version
Learning is fundamentally about understanding how your brain processes information, strategically managing cognitive resources, and creating mental frameworks that transform complexity into comprehensible knowledge. A little deeper… Mastering learning is about understanding your brain's dual modes of focused and diffused thinking, using chunking to process complex information efficiently, and employing memory techniques like spaced repetition … Continue reading 1482. Learning how to learn: the short version
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