The older I get, the more and more I appreciate effective communication. Things have a way of getting miscommunicated, left out, lost in translation, or poorly relayed way too often. Poor communication makes our work and personal lives so much harder than they need to be. Fortunately there are easy ways to improve communication and increase happiness for all of us if we try a … [Read more...]
5 Tips To Save Money Buying A Car
If you are like most Americans, you probably spend more money on a car than you should. Did you know that during the "Cash For Clunkers" program, the average purchase price of a car was a whopping $25,000? Meanwhile, the average total household income of the car buyer was less than $60,000. Who goes and spends half of their annual income after tax on a heap of steel? Apparently … [Read more...]
10 Positive Philosophical Quotes
It’s funny how I used to think I knew it all when I was in my teens. I thought I had the whole world figured out. But I really didn’t have a clue lol. And even though I know a lot more now than I did back then, at least now I’m smart enough to realize that there’s still a heck of a lot I don’t know. There’s always more than one way to look at something, and in life there is … [Read more...]
Independence Rocks
This Independence Day I have freedom on my mind. Freedom isn't something that I think about all the time, but I want to take a few minutes today to reflect and give thanks. I feel very lucky with the way my life is today and I owe a lot of that to the freedom I’ve had to make a lot of choices along the way. Can you imagine living without independence and being able to make … [Read more...]
55 More Bucket List Ideas To Spice Up Your Life
If you’ve come looking for bucket list ideas, you’re in the right place. What I love about bucket lists is that there’s no right or wrong way to make them, and the items on your list can evolve with you over time. Write a new list every few years if your aspirations and interests change. Keep your bucket list ideas fresh and fun. And if you haven’t already, check out my … [Read more...]