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Living that Life of Quiet Desperation
You’ve heard the famous quote from Henry Thoreau most likely but in case you’ve forgotten or missed it, the great American transcendentalist and iconoclast wrote, in Walden Pond, here it is: “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country, and have to…
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I’m Sick of Being Myself. Now What?
“I’m sick of being myself.” It can hit you at any time, but usually comes after a period of repeated failures to change. If you’ve been stuck in a rut for a while and have tried again and again to make changes and gotten nowhere, this phrase or one very similar to it is going to come for you. It’s…
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3 Trusted Earning Sites that Will Make You the Most Money (2022 Recession Prep)
Especially now, with a recession looming, it is a better time than ever to launch a side business, and to make that side business one that has the potential to grow exponentially over time. Yet with so many platforms to choose from, it can be difficult to decide where to expend your energy and time when you want to launch…
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Prepare for the Coming Recession – 9 Things to Do
If you don’t prepare for the coming recession there’s a good chance it’s going to crash over you like a giant wave. Especially if you are young, you should prepare for the coming recession because as one of the last ones into the workforce you’re most likely to be one of the first ones out when layoffs come. Don’t wait…
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Day Trading Stock and Life Lessons
Day trading stocks teaches you a lot of lessons, about life, about yourself. And of course about trading stocks—how to win, and how to lose. Two months in to my stock trading journey, here are my early takeaways. Most People Lose There’s a reason 90% of traders lose money, and it’s the same reason 90% of people lead mediocre lives:…
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7 Ways Minimalism Can Make You Wealthier
Minimalism is more than just downsizing and creating clean, beautiful and functional spaces. It is about bringing order, discipline and intentionality to all parts of your life. Among other things, you will save money with minimalism because your financial life will become ordered and simplified along with the rest of your life. Focus in and you will save money with…
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5 Ways to Increase Running Mileage Fast and Safely
You can increase running mileage much faster than you’ve been led to believe without increasing your risk of injury. Yes, yes, I know—the 10% rule. Whether you’re new to running or a veteran, you’ve probably heard that you can’t increase your weekly mileage by more than 10% without risking injury. This is bunk. Before we go over the ways to…
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Need Cash? Make up to $100 an Hour as a Self-Employed Painter
By the time I was a senior in college the only thing I knew what that I wasn’t even remotely prepared to face making a decision about what career to pursue. So for two years I worked as a self-employed painter and made more money for less work than I ever thought was possible. Watching my friends go to corporate…
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The Minimalism Jump Start
The minimalism jump start is a way to quickly gain some momentum in developing a minimalist lifestyle that works for you. When it comes to gaining energy, changing your mindset and launching you in a new, more authentic and fulfilling direction in life, there is nothing more powerful than adopting minimalism. While there is no universal standard of what constitutes…
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Reset Your Finances with a Spending Fast
Money is a lot like food. We tend to crave it, overindulge and regret it later. Our bellies get bloated, as do our credit card bills, while our self-respect and bank accounts get drained. You can reset your finances with a spending fast just like you can reset your eating habits with a juice or water fast. Otherwise known as…
