Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

finding wisdom in a foolish world

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It’s a common narrative. Kim Kardashian: is a ditsy socialite. has no talent. has been given everything she has. is ungrateful and ignorant. That’s the working story through which most people view Kim Kardashian. But it’s wrong. (See: My Opinion On Your Opinions) While I can’t speak to her gratitude, the other attributes stand in contrast to the facts. Much of Kardashian’s reputation has been earned. Anytime the word “socialite” appears in the opening lineContinue Reading...

5 to 1 and 9 out of 10. When thinking about marriage you always need to keep these numbers in mind. Researcher and marriage expert John Gottman has discovered two statistics which define healthy marriages. He separates couples into what he calls the “masters” and the “disasters.” The masters have a close friendship defined by intimacy, connection, and a keen awareness regarding what is happening in the life of their spouse. (See: Three People YouContinue Reading...

Sometimes I dream of what life would be without limitations. What if someone put a winning lottery ticket in my mailbox? (That would be the only way I could win the lottery since I don’t play.) No longer would I have worry about getting a pay check, paying bills, or lacking some resource because of insufficient funds. What would life be like without the constant time demands of a 9–5? And why do they call itContinue Reading...