1. Be able to do 30 pull ups in a row 2. Have a kid 3. Make $1 million in one year 4. Build a sauna 5. Write a book 6. Drive to California 7. Cycle the Capital Trail back and forth in one day 8. Become fluent in a
A short add on to the previous interview. Don't be scared to be the one laying off your employer. M So footnote for you that came to me after this interview. The one learning I had from the first job I quit a job. I think this really
Below is a conversation with a former coworker of mine. We share a lot of the same feelings of what it means to be unemployed. I think a lot of people nowadays feel the same way. You have to look after your own self-interest. Don't be fooled by
The holidays are difficult. With travel, family, cooking, gifts, and the general logistics of the holidays, stress is at an all time high. For unemployed people it can be a tricky situation to navigate due to the number of questions, comments, and concerns you may get from friends and family.
This conversation is something every entrepreneur can probably relate to. The common story is that you work for several years, get frustrated, and decide to strike out on your own. It's usually depicted in the movies as the main character leaving a job in a blaze of glory
It's a tale as old as time. Young people in need of jobs flock to restaurants and retail in search of low wage income to cover expenses like rent, tuition, beer and other superfluous spending. However, lacking the skills necessary for higher paying jobs young people work most
I’ve been unemployed for 4.5 months—or 143 days, 3,449 hours, 205,480 minutes, or 12,328,853 seconds—but who’s counting? It’s been both an anxious and fun time. I’ve had the chance to enjoy life without the stresses of a 9-to-5 job.
Election season is over. Finally. Every four years we put ourselves through this song and dance of politics. Time and time again we get sucked in to a vortex of political discourse that does not push our country forward. Since I've been aware of politics there have been
The ability to make decisions quickly allows you to make more decisions and learn from them. Learning from people more successful than me has been a blessing. They often make 10s of decisions daily. I struggle with making decisions which often results in what I have called "analysis paralysis.
I started a kitchen renovation in May of this year. For the most part it has been a great experience. To see the change from an outdated and poorly laid out room to a useful, beautifully designed kitchen makes me feel great. I now have a kitchen that encourages me
I enjoy writing this blog because it makes me flex a muscle that is new to me. Since college I have not written much, but it's fun to try to strengthen that muscle. Nowadays it's crucial to be able to tell a story in any medium.
I have previously talked about my use of todo lists and how I am starting to use them more religiously. In order to keep up with multiple projects, chores, and grocery lists I have been using the Reminders app on iOS. Thankfully it syncs between devices, too. Especially in the