Oct 30, 2022Member-onlyIt’s Okay to Walk In SilenceHustle culture has programmed us to loathe — even fear — silence. Commuting without blasting music, podcasts, or audiobooks in our ears just seems like a waste of precious time. Creativity, however, doesn’t require constant learning. Our brains don’t need stimulation to dream. About a week ago, I needed to…Silence2 min readSilence2 min read
Oct 28, 2022Member-onlyHow The Monroe Doctrine Turned Into American ImperialismWhen President James Monroe issued his Monroe Doctrine in 1823, he intended it to keep European colonial powers from dominating Latin America or interfering in its political affairs. …Monroe Doctrine7 min readMonroe Doctrine7 min read
Oct 27, 2022Member-onlyHow This Country Became Popular With American ExpatsThe convergence of economic factors and viral journalism often drives migration trends. — The United States has always been one of the hottest destinations for immigrants searching for a better life. What’s not discussed asmuch is when Americans themselves move elsewhere in search of a better life. When people think of emigration out of the United States, they probably think of middle-class or…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Oct 26, 2022Member-only3 Wasteful Financial Flexes To AvoidLike it or love it — hating it isn’t an option — flex culture is in. And it’s not going away for at least a generation. So, rather than complain about the culture like a bunch of old fogies, a better approach is to embrace it. After all, we can…Social Media4 min readSocial Media4 min read
Oct 25, 2022Member-onlyBeware Of Too Much Positive FeedbackGood Vibes Only May Mean Your Friends And Family Don’t Care To Critique Your Work — One of the aspects of passive listening is constant agreement. You know–endless nodding, smiling, lack of meaningful input. That’s when you know it’s time to change the subject or–better yet–just stop talking. The person you’re talking to clearly isn’t hearing you. This happens often whenever people present their work to…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Oct 23, 2022Member-onlyHere’s Why People Like Autumn So MuchEver get the feeling you’re just happier during autumn? You’re not alone. According to a survey of 2,000 Americans, 56 percent said they were happier in autumn than any other time of year — and this was conducted in the middle of the pandemic. At surface level, it seems counterintuitive…Autumn4 min readAutumn4 min read
Oct 21, 2022Member-onlyAvoid This Character Flaw If You Want People To Like YouEver wonder why some people act like they don’t want to be around you? You know the type. You try to start a conversation, and they’re polite but short. You walk into a room, and they walk out. It’s fine to chalk this up to their problem. After all, if…Attitude3 min readAttitude3 min read
Oct 21, 2022Member-only3 Things To Communicate Before Blogging With A PartnerJust as some entrepreneurs form partnerships, some bloggers like to combine their efforts. Two is better than one, right? If friends want to blog about the same or a similar topic, why not join forces and reach their goals twice as fast? They each bring their own friends and social…Blogging5 min readBlogging5 min read
Oct 20, 2022Member-onlyWhy Did the Royal Family Change its Name to Windsor?Queen Elizabeth II’s death renewed interest in the British royal family internationally. Outreigning Queen Victoria by seven years, she was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She represented stability in the UK following the British Empire’s weakening after World War II. Something I learned from my personal increased interest is…Royals4 min readRoyals4 min read
Oct 17, 2022Member-only5 Ways to Deal with Short-Term Depression5 Ways to Deal with Short-Term Depression Dealing with short-term depression can seem devastating in the moment. I don’t suffer from it chronically, but it comes about as often as the common cold. Like the cold, treating it properly helps me overcome it and builds immunity. The medical term is…Depression4 min readDepression4 min read
