What did you enjoy doing as a child? As a hyperactive kid in Michigan, most of my fondest memories involve outdoor activities. Swimming, riding my bike, hiking through the nearby […]
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Tag: contentment
Inside The Mind of a Reader
A blogger’s life is interesting. We spend hours writing, but feedback is rare. One of our biggest questions is what’s it REALLY like inside the mind of a reader when […]
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A Tour of my Woodworking Shop
Retirement. A time to pursue your dreams. To create. To live. I’ve recently discovered a new hobby, woodworking, which has become a part of my retirement dream. I’ve been enjoying […]
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Reinventing The Wheel
Early in my career, I was often criticized by the “veterans” for attempting to reinvent the wheel. Later in my career, I often criticized the “youngsters” of the same offense. […]
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I Never Thought I’d Write This, But… (AKA A New Approach to This Blog)
I struggled with whether or not I should write this post. Obviously, I’ve decided to write it. Transparency is always best. Today, a look inside my mind and how I’ve […]
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It’s Time To Get Uncomfortable
I was curious. “What’s it REALLY like to run a marathon?” In order to answer that question for myself, I decided to get uncomfortable. What I learned is applicable to […]
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20 Ways To Be Happier in Life
Are you happy? In spite of the challenges in the past year, I can say that I’m genuinely happy. There are some practical ways to be happier that I’ve incorporated […]
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Retirement Heaven or Hell?
If you could choose between Retirement Heaven or Hell, which would you choose? Mike Drak unknowingly chose Hell, but he survived to write about it. He’s now in Retirement Heaven, […]
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Why We Just Bought a Second Home in Retirement
I never thought I’d write these words, but we just bought a second home in retirement! Today, we’re making the official announcement. More importantly, we’re sharing the logic behind our […]
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A Life In Quarantine
An innocent man has been living a life in quarantine for 9 months. That man is my Father. Today, a story that breaks my heart to write. […]
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