“Good? It’s been great,” she said. “I don’t have a single criticism. You seem happier lately, too.” “Well, I think I know what I can attribute that to,” I said, smiling. Living in the office had many unexpected perks. But it was far from a permanent solution. When the company started to show signs of budgetary collapse, I began to plan for my future. What did I want life to look like post-office? An old Read more…
I get asked a lot about travel technology every day, especially since I started writing on this website. So this month, rather than devoting an article to a single topic, I decided to answer many of your travel tech questions. We cover a wide range of topics – gear, security, apps, staying connected and many more. Without further ado, here are your questions and best answers! via 17 Tech Related Travel Questions (and Answers!) | Read more…
Password Trigger: “Make your passwords a goal you want to accomplish so every time you log into your laptop, download an app, etc. you’re reminded of a different goal you have set for yourself. BEdebtFREE!2016, DEC15FinishBook, DrinkH20NowJ$ :)” – Heather Stephens Pile of Crap Trigger: “When I was in credit card debt and realized what I was doing, I piled up all of the crap I bought onto my bed and took a picture of Read more…
Thank goodness it’s Friday, right?! Well, maybe not. Our culture has created a veritable mythology around each day of the week, all geared towards reaching the almighty weekend. The underlying message is that none of us enjoys what we do Monday through Friday and so of course we all have the Monday blues and are thankful that Wednesday is hump day and are ecstatic by the time old Friday finally rolls around. And then we repeat Read more…
This book is for people who are tired of being owned by their stuff. If you feel like your home is crowded with junk, your time is eaten away by endless searches for lost items, or that you spend way too much money on things you don’t really need, this book is your medicine. It’s also for those who recognize that some material items can provide happiness, and that those are the things that deserve Read more…
If you’re fresh out of school without much experience, you’ll probably have to take an entry-level job — but that doesn’t mean you have to stay in that position forever. Even when you’re starting at the bottom of the pack, you may have the opportunity to work your way up if you’re able to prove your work ethic and master some of the most important skills related to your field. Of course, some entry level jobs make Read more…
What does that mean? It means it took the world a little while to catch up to the weird. That’s always the case with something new, different or unusual. Maybe what you’re working on is weird. Nobody has done it quite like you. It would be easier to conform to how it’s always been done. Ordinary seems simpler sometimes. Weird can be exhausting when so many people doubt you. But we’re full up on ordinary. Read more…
Though it may be difficult to imagine Obi-Wan Kenobi ever balancing a checkbook, there’s much to emulate from the Jedi Order when it comes to improving your finances. Self-discipline is a key tenet of Jedi life, as well as the foundation to keeping your money goals on track. Unfortunately, we all know human nature is sometimes at odds with fostering self-discipline. So, in honor of May the Fourth, consider these four Jedi-worthy “mind tricks” – Read more…
Do you ever think, “Man, I wish I could do that!” when you watch old Bruce Lee films? If so, you’re in good company. Everybody loves “ninja” moves (or at least the popular notion of ninjas). People are drawn to incredible feats of bodyweight strength, and many drool over the possibility of performing those skills themselves. Some of the most popular exercise videos on YouTube are demonstrations of super strength and impressive skills. via Move Read more…
The Zercher squat can build quads better than the front squat. It can jack up your traps better than shrugs. It can give you a core of steel faster than most ab work. It can even give you bigger biceps. But you probably aren’t doing it because: It’s brutally hard. It hurts. You don’t know how effective it is. You’ve never seen it done. If you can push through the discomfort, this exercise – along Read more…