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Happiness
They say money doesn't buy happiness, but how you use your money can bring happiness.
Popular Happiness Posts
Focus on Things You Can Control That Matter
Focus your time, attention, and money in areas of your life that you have control over and that actually matter.
Understanding Setbacks
Thinking about a life free from struggles and setbacks is easy and tempting, but it should not be what we are after.
Living a Good (Financial) Life
Living the good financial life means more than just saving for the future. It means living life on purpose, in-line with your values.
Enjoy Your Experiences: It May Be the Last Time
With everything you do, you will do it for the last time. This knowledge helps put time in perspective.
Do the Math: Your Time is Limited
We only get a certain number of experiences with our time on Earth. Make sure you spend your time wisely.
Why You Should Design Your Life
What kind of life do you want? If you're like most, you don't know. You live life reacting. Living intentionally will bring you more joy.
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GROWING YOUR COMFORT ZONE
The old saying is that there's no growth in the comfort zone. Putting yourself out there is how you find opportunities to grow and thrive.
AMERICAN DREAM? OR YOUR DREAM?
Many of us learned some version of following the American Dream. While this may be a good starting point, it won't leave you satisfied.
MONEY IS A TOOL
It's common to view money as a goal. Money is worthless in and of itself, though. It's only a means to an end. Money is a tool you can use.
UNDERSTANDING LIFE TRANSITIONS
There's an old saying that the only constant in life is change. How we handle change determines the quality of our lives.
SATISFACTION: LIVING YOUR VALUES
We feel a sense of satisfaction when we are living in alignment with what's most important to us. Thus, we need to know what's important.
ENJOYING LIFE...WITH MUSIC
Here are poems and songs that get at similar things to what I write and draw about. Life is short. Enjoy it. Be grateful!
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