Ever since grade school, we've been encouraged to play sports or musical instruments as part of our learning process. When all we wanted to do was hang out with friends before doing our homework, some of us had to spend another two plus hours practicing after school. The idea is to be as well-rounded as possible so we can go to the best colleges and therefore get the best … [Read more...]
Being Thankful For The Things We Have: My Heart-Stopping Experience
The holidays are upon us and time is speeding up like crazy. It's a time of year though when we should stop, reflect, and be thankful for the things we have. This Thanksgiving I am thankful for a lot of things including surviving my health scare, getting to explore Belgium, feeling happy and prosperous in my life/finances/career (our 30's are better than 20's), and being able … [Read more...]
The Hard Lessons Of Building Wealth
My name is Jeremy Noel Johnson. I'm a husband, father, technologist, and entrepreneur who believes in pursuing wealth to have a better life. Right now I'm doing this by entering the Android mobile phone market and developing a calculator app that does not require an equal sign. I have a great day job at an Internet company that allows me and my family to live comfortably which … [Read more...]
Sugar Kills Your Diet, Your Health, And Hostess Brands
If you talk to any nutritionist or doctor, they will tell you that sugar kills all of us. The introduction of heavily processed sugar this past century has diseased us with obesity. I'm addicted to Gatorade after every tennis match, while I'm sure many of you are addicted to cakes, cupcakes, soda and the likes. I went to Europe for two weeks this fall and gained 10 pounds, even … [Read more...]
Everything Will Be All Right In The End
So often we get trapped by our own fears and prejudices that we hold ourselves back from moving forward, building relationships, and experiencing new things. Thinking about the unknown and the future can feel overwhelming, especially when you're going through a big life change like getting into college, finding your first job, becoming a parent, or transitioning into … [Read more...]