Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

finding wisdom in a foolish world

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College is often the most transformational time in a person’s life. The problem is the transformation can be either for the good or the bad. The bad news is that if a student goes to college without any plan or thought in how to maximize the experience, they are left to the whims of fate regarding the effect college will have upon them. The good news is that with just a little thought and a goodContinue Reading...

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A reader asked, “What type of woman should I not marry?” Whenever I’m giving young men marriage advice, I always say, “Find a woman who is low maintenance and highly motivated.” It’s how I describe Jenny and what I think defines two important characteristics in a good wife. Of course, some women would describe themselves (or be described by their husbands) as “high maintenance” and they are still good wives. However, a low maintenance spouse makes for an easierContinue Reading...

Few things create stress, result in anxiety, and hinder life-satisfaction as much as broken relationships. In most situations, whenever we consider “broken relationships” we think in the context of dating or marriage. Yet broken friendships can have an equally negative impact on our emotional well-being. Healthy relationships are vital to a meaningful life. When we fail to mend broken relationships, we do so at our own detriment. (See: 5 Ways to Ruin a Good Relationship)Continue Reading...

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Last night Silas didn’t like the chicken his mother cooked for dinner. It was grilled and he wanted fried. Jenny told Silas to eat his dinner; Silas boldly proclaimed, “I will not eat more than three bites of chicken.” I turned to him and said, “I’ll bet you that you do.” And with that give and take, battle lines were drawn. It’s a fascinating thing played out at family dinner tables, high government negotiations, and everywhere in-between.Continue Reading...