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Chicken Littles Are Ruining America
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I am an optimist. I would rather live today – with everything in the headlines – than 10 years ago, 50 years ago, or 100 years ago. It’s history over headlines.
The Work Required to Have an Opinion
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Of course… you have opinions, but have you done the work?
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The reason we practice anything…
The Hidden Ways Sleep Deprivation Warps Your Reality
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One of the very best things you can do to improve your life is to improve your sleep quality.
A Few Thoughts on Spending Money
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When you decide to NOT spend, what are you buying? “Freedom, independence, autonomy, and control over your time.”
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