Category Archives for Happiness
9 Months Post-Fired: No Worries!
Nine months after being fired, and two words best express my sentiment: NO WORRIES! Despite the loss of my income, my net worth actually increased. Life is sweet!
Continue reading5 Fun Things about Turning 55
Aging has its perks, and turning 55 offers a moment of reflection. Here are 5 fun things about turning 55. It’s time to celebrate!
Continue readingMonth 7 of Freedom: The Irony of Self-Confinement
Here’s my 7 month report of life beyond the office. I’ve created a dysfunctional approach to entrepreneurship that demands a redesign.
Continue reading3 Months Post-Fired: Can’t Stop the Happiness!
Three months after being fired, I’ve experienced a new “high.” Not only has my net worth increased, I’ve created a new business that I am passionate about and have experienced unprecedented levels of freedom and happiness.
Continue readingThe Secret Relationship Between Time and Happiness
Time management tools, the science of timing, and understanding the tradeoff between time and money can lead to real happiness.
Continue reading5 Things I Didn’t Expect after Being Fired
Being fired isn’t so horrible if you’ve reached a stage of financial security. But 5 things in particular have surprised me.
Continue readingHow a Fictional Character Saved my Life
Suicide rates in America are at record levels. I came close to being among the statistics. But I clung to a sliver of hope and created a fictional character that helped me escape into a better world.
Continue readingHello, this is the Universe Speaking…Take a Chance!
How do you deal with big changes in your life? You can learn a lot from the Change Cycle. And stop and listen to the Universe…it might have the answers you’ve been seeking!
Continue readingAnd the Word of the Day Is … Discombobulated
Sudden semi-retirement and living alone has thrown me for a loop! Discombobulated sums up my current state of mind. So I’ll be taking steps to stay connected socially and to bring routine back into my life.
Continue readingSurprise! Early Retirement is Here…Kinda…Sorta
What happens when you lose your job in your 50s? If you’ve prepared well, you can enter the world of S-FIRE (Semi-Financially Independent and Retired Early).
Continue readingIs Kindness for Suckers? An Historical Snapshot of Kindness in America
A snapshot of American history from 1873 to 2018 shows the duality of kindness. No good deed goes unpunished. Kindness is rewarded. Kindness kills. You can never be too kind. So is kindness for suckers?
Continue readingHow a Month of Vacation Led me to 30-Day Challenges
For the first time ever, I took a full month of vacation. Surprisingly, a bit of despair set in as I returned to the office. So I created 30-Day Challenges to perk up my life, instill better habits, and inspire others.
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