Archives for December 2012

My Holiday Reading List

My heart literally beats faster (in a good way!) when I look at my pile of books waiting to be read over the next few weeks.

My path out of debt was paved with many incredible life-changing books.  The cloud of debt has almost completely passed, …

The Case Against Credit Cards

I am on month 16 of not using a credit card and paying cash only for everything, and it still feels incredible.  I am done with credit cards for life.

Since my wife and I built up an emergency fund, we have overcome a few doozies on our way …

8 Ways to Be Selfish Before Beginning Your Day

If you are like me, you spend your days doing a lot of things for other people.  For instance, I am an administrator and a teacher; I am constantly serving others, albeit by choice.  Add in children of your own, and if you are not careful you have no …

5 Ways To Get “Unstuck”

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” ~ Lao Tzu

Have you ever felt “stuck” in your own life?

I have, and I know many people who have felt that way as well.  If I had a dollar for every person I have spoken to who explains that …

How To Add Hours To Your Day

Many of my friends and colleagues have finally discovered my blog.  They also know about all of the other activities I am involved in, as well as the fact that I have other jobs.  Without fail, the question always comes up:
 “How …