Howdy, my fellow curious-minded subscribers, Today, I’ve got a pretty neat book rec for ya. Today, I introduce you to Travis McGee. A fictional character. But one who embodies everything you could ever aspire to be. Who is this fella, Travis McGee, of whom I speak? Well, you’d need to go back to the 60’s […]
Ever read a quote from a book on philosophy and then think you need to get the book? I do. Recently, I picked back up in “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelious where I left off probably 3 years ago. On page 2. Why only page 2? Well, because every time I start reading a book like
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So there we are, Jack boy and I, sitting at the kitchen table, practicing his weekly spelling words when BAM, he hits me with a dose of simple brilliance. “Dad, the word ‘tripped,’ it starts with a ‘ch,’ right?” At first I thought he was kind of a moron but then I said it out
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Ever feel like your bookshelf is mocking you? That’s me—I’m the person who can’t seem to finish a book without eyeing another. Two chapters in, and I’m already reaching for a fresh spine to crack. But here’s the kicker—I always circle back. Months may pass, but each book eventually gets its ending, much like grasping
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We’re headed into debate season in a few months… And normally I look forward to watching these talented and smart people have at it on live TV. It’s supposed to be fun to watch the nation’s smartest minds, each representing the main political parties go head to head. But, for the 2nd election in a
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This one phrase, said in a sarcastic tone, is BRUTAL for anyone creative that likes to try new things. Have you ever heard it? You come up with some weird idea that you think has potential, tell people about it, attempt to get it off the ground by getting a domain secured and loading up
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Every time I get my haircut I have the same thought… How much money is this lady (or man) making? I get my haircut often (once every 2-3 weeks) and I’ve tried all the places around town. The big chains like Great Clips and Judes. I’ve also tried the locally owned salons and barber shops.
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Did you happen to see the Cheifs game the other night? I did. Thankfully, my son (Jack) who is obsessed with Patrick Mahomes, did not. He was already in bed. Why is it a good thing he was already in bed? Well, mainly because Patrick Mahomes acted in exactly the same manner that a 4
Patty, Patty, Patty… Read More »
I’m sure that some of my readers have heard of Gary Halbert, the legendary copywriter/marketer who passed away in 2007. His paid monthly newsletter, which is now available for free, (and is probably the most valuable education you could ever get), is available over at thegaryhalbertletter.com. Anyways, he once sold a book called How to
The most concise overview of Halbert’s Max $ in Min. Time Read More »
Yo… Remember back in the day when craigslist was THEE place to find pretty much anything on the internet? A job, a date, a car, a missed connection, a used tool, sports equipment, etc… I remember looking at CL and thinking to myself, “Man… Why didn’t I think of this?” All my naive eyes saw
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