Published inBe Yourself·11 hours agoMember-onlyI Get Divorced Every NightNavigating the Path to Restful Sleep — In the dance of life, our nightly repose should be a sanctuary — a haven for rejuvenation and healing. Yet, for many of us, the nightly ritual transforms into a cacophony of snores, kicks, and restless tossing and turning, disrupting the delicate balance of sleep. As a sleep-challenged individual with…Health4 min readHealth4 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyShould I RemainThe thought that every one of mine ends with — WARNING: THIS STORY INCLUDES REFERENCES TO SUICIDE These days, whenever I think, talk, or write about anything, in the back of my mind and at the end of every sentence are the words “should I remain.” The Remain that I refer to is remaining around, as in among the living if you cannot tell by the publication…Suicide4 min readSuicide4 min read
Published inInvestor’s Handbook·2 days agoMember-onlyRecord-Breaking Credit ScoresHow Does Yours Stack Up? — Your credit score is the backbone of your financial profile, the magic number that dictates whether lenders roll out the red carpet or slam the door in your face. In a surprising twist of financial fate, the average American’s credit score has just scaled new heights, landing at an impressive…Money4 min readMoney4 min read
Published inPractice in Public·4 days agoMember-only$13k Flew Quickly AwaySharing some pain of paying — I have previously confessed to being a non-budgeter. In the TL: DR version, I shall summarize that my wife turned me into a non-budgeter, and rather than fight about money for the past twenty-seven years, I wisely elected to let it go. Confession of a Non-Budgeter We Have Never Made or Stuck to a Family Budgetthemakingofamillionaire.com Also as a depressed person for most of…Money3 min readMoney3 min read
Published inPractice in Public·4 days agoMember-onlyThe Great Disconnect: Navigating the Gulf Between Public Sentiment and Economic IndicatorsHow we feel versus what is real — First of all, please forgive me for delving into the realm of economics. As a long-time economic development professional, I am more in tune with the microeconomy of the city that has employed me since the spring of 2005 than with the economy as a whole. But the first word…Economics4 min readEconomics4 min read
Published inBooks Are Our Superpower·6 days agoMember-onlyStay Solvent for LifeAdvice for permanently turbulent times — As a middle-aged Gen X man, not a day passes that I do not consider my financial future. I am the primary breadwinner for my family and have been for decades, but I also want to be able to slow down from my intense and stressful workload at some point…Money11 min readMoney11 min read
Published inThirty over Fifty·6 days agoMember-onlyThrive With These Strategies for Dealing With Difficult PeopleLessons Thirty Years in the Making — The professional landscape is a mosaic of diverse personalities and values, inevitably leading to conflicts, clashes, and challenges in the workplace. Whether it’s a colleague with a penchant for negativity or a toxic presence that threatens team dynamics, the ability to navigate difficult relationships is a crucial skill for personal…Work5 min readWork5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Nov 30Member-onlyJoin Me in a Drunken DecemberDrowning in the Festive Spirit: Embracing Drunken December — When the frosty winds of the holiday season conclude and the new year arrives, many embark on a journey known as Dry January — a month-long hiatus from alcohol consumption. This tradition has gained popularity as a detoxifying and health-conscious start to the new year. However, for those seeking a…Holidays4 min readHolidays4 min read
Published inBetter Humans·Nov 30Member-onlyEmpowering Our Daughters by Encouraging Confident CommunicationOr learning not to say “I’m Sorry” all the time — In a fit of irony, as I have only recently begun to accept that I am not always, or more accurately, one could say that I am rarely right, I have finally learned to say, “I’m sorry.” I utter those words frequently these days. Going hand-in-hand with being seriously depressed…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Published inFuck Niches·Nov 28Member-onlyFuck No, I Won’t Inform You That I Read Your Inane Email!Have I mentioned that I’ve served the same ultra-conservative community in the capacity of economic development director for over 18 years? Want to know what that means? Mostly, it means that I eat crow many times per day and serve many masters. I make a decent buck, but not enough…Email2 min readEmail2 min read
