One of the things that you realize quickly as a parent (or maybe you don't) is that like it or not your kids have a high probability of becoming mini versions of you. I know that it is by no means an absolute and personality differences play a HUGE role, but overall they become you. They take in the good and the bad. They model what they see and how they are treated its pure nature. … [Read more...]
How to get the absolute BEST deal on flowers
The other day I was heading home from work when I get a call from my wife... "Can you please pick some eggs and ___ and ___ and ___on your way home" I had just had a pretty packed day so my mind was still racing on making sure I had gotten everything done that I needed to get done for the day. I was quick to shoot back my reply before she hung up... … [Read more...]
One way to find your true potential
I’ve written before on the importance of having time with just you and your kids, without your wife. This is crucial to having time to connect with them and know them on an entirely new level and being more fully engaged. I recently noticed there is an entirely different lesson I am learning in this. … [Read more...]
Millions of choices
Budgeting money, nothing is more joyful and depressing at the same time. The joy can come from the realization of how much you have or in the discovery of ways in which you can maximize what you do have (like cutting frivolous expenses). The depression often comes from realizing that you are wasteful and are not able to stick to the budget or the unforeseen things that blow the budget. Whether you stick to your budget or not, the simple act of planning one gives you a perspective on your money … [Read more...]
it’s easy
It is far too easy to do things that add zero value to your life. One of the things that makes me hate myself more than anything is to waste a hour on Facebook looking at pictures of people I don’t care about. Or reading status updates from people that I have not seen in five years or care to see for that matter. I hate myself because I wasted that time, I wasted my life, I could have been doing something productive and I can never get that time back. Ever. Why do I do it so often? Because … [Read more...]