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Live Deliberately: A Reflection On Thoreau

Live Deliberately: A Reflection On Thoreau

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to...

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Army Anniversary: Nine Years And Counting

Army Anniversary: Nine Years And Counting

Nine years ago today, I signed the dotted line and joined the United States Army. While each year brings its fair share of ups and downs (like any relationship),...

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Ask: Discover The Power Of Questions

Ask: Discover The Power Of Questions

There’s a power in asking questions–especially if you go about it in the right way. If you just ask, you might get everything you want and...

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Nothing Is Ever As Good Or As Bad As It Seems

Nothing Is Ever As Good Or As Bad As It Seems

One of the best pieces of advice that my dad ever gave me was, “John, nothing is ever as good or as bad as it seems.” Over time, I’ve...

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How To Become A Credit Card Ninja

How To Become A Credit Card Ninja

Are you a credit card ninja? If not, fear not. By the end of this post, you’ll know how to optimize your credit cards to automate your financial...

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You Don’t Have To Be Great To Start

You Don’t Have To Be Great To Start

As I checked out my news feed this morning, I noticed that Brian Tracy shared a very powerful statement originally made by Zig Ziglar. The statement read,...

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The Art of Worldly Wisdom by Baltasar Gracian

The Art of Worldly Wisdom by Baltasar Gracian

The Art of Worldly Wisdom is, without a doubt, my favorite book. And I’m not alone. Here are a couple of testimonials from some other fans: Europe...

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Grandpa Garvens’ Near-Fatal Farm Accident

Grandpa Garvens’ Near-Fatal Farm Accident

Recently, my dad sent me an article about my grandpa Garvens and how he overcame a near-fatal farm accident. While I knew about the accident for most of...

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Success Is Binary

Success Is Binary

Success is simple. So simple, in fact, that it can be explained using binary. What is binary? Binary is a computer language comprised of a series of ones...

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Good Is Good Enough

Good Is Good Enough

In a recent conversation with Darren Williger, I learned a very important concept: Sometimes, good is good enough. You see, I’m obsessed with quality....

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