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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Tag: Inspiration
“You Can Do Anything You Put Your Mind To”
My first week in college was one of the most challenging weeks of my life. At the beginning of the week, I thought I would become a Doctor. By the […]
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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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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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How To Start A Nonprofit Organization
A few years ago, my wife asked how to start a nonprofit organization. Recently retired, she wanted to “give back” to society. She wanted to start a charity. She’s not […]
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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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The Cliff of Irrelevance
It happens quickly. One minute you’ve got a nice title, one you’ve worked decades to achieve. The next minute, you’re irrelevant. What can you do to survive the Cliff of […]
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