Stumbling through the Hallway of Life
Life is like a journey through a long hallway. The kind of corridor you would find in an old school or hospital. As you make your way past all the doors, all the… Continue reading
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The Speed of Light, and the Best Version of Myself
Advice is like dessert. It is a wonderful thing, but you don’t always have to take it, and too much of it can hurt you. I have received a lot of advice in… Continue reading
The Good LIfe in Three Steps
How does a person live a Good life? This is a fundamental question that is often overlooked. There is, and never will be, a definitive answer. But its still worth trying to figure… Continue reading
Advice from Ancient Warfare
In ancient times, when people needed to think strategically, it was less about personal beliefs, and more about defending themselves from scary, foreign armies. Still, some of their techniques can be useful for… Continue reading
Three Types of Friend
Having friends is an important part of life. Without friends we are alone, and when we are alone we go crazy. Some friends are good, other friends are bad, but all the friends… Continue reading
The Things We Forget
Memory is a funny thing. We rely on our memory, even though it is clearly not all that reliable. We all remember things that aren’t important, but that’s not a problem. It is… Continue reading
Faith Portfolio
People are always giving me financial advice. I wish they would stop. It’s not that I don’t appreciate the concern of others or don’t believe their advice. They are just looking out for… Continue reading
Mythology’s Best Lesson
Mythology is an important part of every culture. It makes no difference if the story is about Odysseus or if it is about Santa Clause. In essence, all mythology serves the same purpose:… Continue reading
Twelve Traits to Live By
We live in a complex world, full of data and decisions that can be overwhelming. In order to deal with this excess of stimulus, human beings have developed tools and skills that can… Continue reading
Bad Advice From Philosophers
Philosophy means a love of knowledge. Many of the greatest thinkers in history were philosophers, both knowledgeable and wise. Many of them thought, “If everyone listens to me, then we will all be… Continue reading
Bits of Bad Advice From Myths and Legends
Myths and Legends are, according to every English teacher and Magic: The Gathering enthusiast, important stories that teach us valuable lessons about life. This isn’t always the case. Sometimes they teach lessons that… Continue reading