Adjustments, Adapting, and Knowing How Your Energy Works
There’s something really invigorating about the cold. As I write this, it’s 7:15am on Monday morning. According to my phone, it is -2 degrees Fahrenheit outside right now. When I ran out a couple hours ago to somewhat-preheat my wife’s car before she left for work, it was -4. Baby, it’s cold outside. I had […]
Being Careful What You Wish For
Today, I’m working on my Chromebook in our living room. The house is quiet, it’s a beautiful day out, and I have a lot to get done. Sometimes, when I have a lot on my plate, I notice that I benefit from a change of scenery. Plus, my Chromebook tends to help me focus a […]
The DIY Lifestyle and The Value of The “Journey”
I’ve mentioned this before, but I love to make things. There’s something about rolling up your sleeves and getting things done on your own that really appeals to me. And I get a lot of flack for it, too. Some people in my life put a target on my back the second I go public […]
Is College Even Necessary Anymore?
I have a degree in English – specifically, in Creative Writing. This fact has never been useful to me. That’s the truth. The degree has not helped me get a job. It hasn’t convinced any clients to hire me. It’s never gotten me a raise. All it’s been good for is taking up space on […]
12 Things I Learned on This Week’s Business Trip
It’s been quiet around here this month, and for very good reason: I’ve been busy as heck. August is always a ridiculously busy month in this house, what with two camping trips and various other activities booked throughout. That means getting things done has to be done during the week, and something had to give. […]
“The people that really succeed in life are those that don’t quit.”
I just started watching The Men Who Built America, which is a fascinating look at how the industrious and innovative businessmen of the 1800s laid the foundation for what the United States was going to become. Heading into watching it, I didn’t realize that it was actually very entrepreneur-focused. While the show features many dramatizations […]