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Where did all my money go?
A dinner out here and there turned into dinners out regularly, which turned into dinners out regularly with a few takeout dinners thrown in, which turned into dinners out regularly with takeout dinners most other nights. The slippery slope from one into the next was invisible, but when we finally thought to pay attention, we Read more
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How most of us became the yes-man
From an early age, high achievers are taught to sacrifice independent thought for a good grade. We’re taught that compliance will be rewarded by being picked. And the biggest pick for many kids is the approval that comes from a famous college (or the improv group that’s running auditions at said famous college). The Practice: Read more
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Getting off the clock
If you are reading this now, you are probably trudging down the default path your parents or society has imposed since you were young. And what is that default path? We work for that paycheck, live for the weekend, and spend our money trying to soothe all the stress of it all. Work Optional: Retire Read more
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To all the diploma holders out there
It’s been two years since I received my master’s degree. And yes, my diploma wouldn’t tell you whether I care about the things that I should. And most of the time, we work because we want to get paid. And we want to get paid because we have bills to pay and mouths to feed. Read more
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I’ll respond to that next time
When we don’t know how to respond to a question at the moment, we’re tempted to hide away our ignorance or lack of confidence by trying to give a response right away. But it’s actually robbing the other person of a better response, if we’re not humble enough to admit that, “I don’t know how Read more
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The future of the outdoor industry
The pandemic may have limited most of us to spend our time inside of confined spaces but it also opened doors for more mobility. With the increased vaccination rollout, people are becoming more comfortable getting out of their homes, especially those who already own or have the capacity to own private vehicles. I have also Read more
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Why we need to keep moving (and adapt) even when things are at a halt
It’s hard to get blocked when you’re moving. Even if you’re not moving in the direction that you had in mind that morning. — The Practice: Shipping Creative Work If you’ve already heard about us being “creatures of habit,” that’s most likely true. Because we don’t think much about whether we should brush our teeth Read more
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Everyday Stories, Lived
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