Everyone already knows why we love our dogs and cats: they’re furry, cute, and have quirky little personalities. What is not discussed is why we are so jealous of them. So why do we envy our pets so much? They are vastly morally superior to us – Dogs and cats don’t hold grudges, discriminate against […]
There was something that initially drew you to your line of work. It might have been the basic nature of your personality, or possibly your goals and dreams for the future. There is an aspect of your job that once, and hopefully still does, bring you joy. For me, I went into finance because I […]
I keep up to date on all of the latest diet and exercise research because it is an area of interest of mine. There are always new ideas coming out, partly because science waits for no man (or woman), and also because people are willing to spend a lot of money in the hopes of […]
As I discussed in my last post, optimism—being a “glass is half full”-type person—is a great way to be healthier and happier. However, I also believe that peaceful thinking is important to your emotional well-being. I have found that any sort of very extreme thinking or talk, whether negative or positive, can be harmful, since […]
The Simple, Once Per Year Money Management Exercise Everyone Should Perform
I realize that most people like budgeting about as much as they enjoy going to the dentist, so I’m not going to tell you that you need to create a detailed household budget. It would be useful, but most people just aren’t going to do it. However, there is one simple money management exercise that […]
I’m Not Afraid of Dying—It’s Living That Scares Me
When I was in my teens I had a recurring dream. In it I was lying in a casket, recently deceased. My family and friends were gathered around, crying and mourning. You might think this was a nightmare, or at the very least, a very sad dream. But no, it was actually quite peaceful. I […]
The One Type of Investment You Must Avoid
One major reason why people fear investing is that financial institutions have created so many different types of investment products that it is nearly impossible to choose among them. This is somewhat just the nature of a market economy, whereby every possible “flavor” of a product is offered for sale by companies to consumers. Unfortunately, […]
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