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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.

Do you need to wear a suit to be seen as successful?

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  I attended a “speed networking” event recently. This was a fundamentally new experience for me (both the “speed” and the “networking” aspect) but it was hosted by a guy I knew from the Art of Non-Conformity community, so it … Read More … Read More

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How credit cards are like alcohol

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  Alcohol is dangerous; would anyone disagree? For me, while it’s something I’ve used from time to time, it’s never been something that I’ve felt like I had a problem with. I don’t have to keep going when I start. … Read More … Read More

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Who are you doing it for?

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  After I impetuously signed up for the Seattle to Portland ride last week, I found myself out on my bike, experimentally riding a dozen or so miles along the Willamette River, and getting used to the idea that I … Read More … Read More

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Be comfortable making mistakes

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  My step-brother-in-law is a pretty impressive guy. I don’t know him all that well (not that surprising given our slightly convoluted connection) but every time we meet up I hear about some interesting and complex project that he’s working … Read More … Read More

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Change your personal narrative

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  I was that kid in gym class that never got picked for anything. When they absolutely had to pick everyone for some event, I would be almost dead last, my mortification saved only by a few kids seemingly even … Read More … Read More

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Why do you feel poor?

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  Many people are feeling poor these days. “The down economy and all.” “So much debt.” “My rent keeps going up.” “Government taking more of my hard-earned money.” There are loads of reasons. There is a difference between feeling poor … Read More … Read More

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How to defeat the lawn mower army

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  Walk outside your house and look around on your street. Chances are that you can see maybe a dozen houses. Now I want to let you in on a secret: Everyone of those houses probably has a lawn mower. … Read More

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You may be lonely, but not forever

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  It’s going to happen. As you forge your own path, as you say no to what people around are saying yes to (and vice versa), some people are bound to not understand. You’re going to get resistance. “That’s not … Read More … Read More

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Lessons from a burning building

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A parable about change and what it takes to be able to make it happen, from the perspective of the ledge of a building. Have you ever wondered how someone could jump off the ledge of a building that’s on … Read More … Read More

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Your electronics buying guide

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  My MP3 player died recently. It died a valiant death after a good seven years of use. Actually, it was closer to a decade, since I bought it used. And while I was sad, I can’t say that I … Read More … Read More

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