Take a look at the video below. You will see something you've probably never seen before, a wall of ice quickly moving off a lake to destroy all the homes in its path. The official term is an ice shove, but that doesn't sound nearly as interesting as ice tsunami! I had no idea that this type of phenomenon even existed; it's totally insane. And how creepy is the sound of the ice … [Read more...]
How To Negotiate Like A Pro
If you want to know how to get the best deal possible and learn how to negotiate like a pro, remember this simple acronym: BATNA. Imagine yelling "BATNA!" in excitement as you bat a home run out of the park to help you remember the acronym. BATNA stands for Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement. I've used BATNA to save a couple hundred thousand dollars in the purchase … [Read more...]
All Too Common Mistakes To Avoid At Work: Don’t Be THAT Guy
Have you ever done something so stupid at the office you just want to kick yourself? We all have! There are a lot of common mistakes to avoid at work simply by being aware of what could happen and being more careful. While newer employees tend to make more mistakes due to lack of experience, that doesn't mean you're safe if you've been on the job for a couple years. And even … [Read more...]
Should I Get A Cat? Weighing The Pros Cons And Costs Of Getting A Cat
As a former owner of two cats for 17 years, I've been thinking about getting another pet recently and wondering "should I get a cat?" When you've had any pet for that long, it's not as easy a decision as you might think to get another pet. A LOT happens in 17 years. After all I had my two cats for half of my entire life! It's pretty crazy when you think about it that way. So … [Read more...]
What’s Wrong With Subsidizing People Who Don’t Want To Work?
Jeff Bezos' article in The Washington Post recently lit a firestorm discussing how two people were able to quit their jobs thanks to Obamacare. One of the first things I thought about when Obamacare passed was how awesome it will be for early retirees and folks who must work at miserable jobs just for the health care to be able to break free more easily. Thankfully, my … [Read more...]