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The Positive Ripple Effects of the UAW
Musing About The Positive Ripple Effects of The UAW 2023 was a banner year for organized labor in the United States. According to the EPI (Economic Policy Institute), major strike activity increased by an astounding 280%. The … Read the rest
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Tools To Help Address The Stigma Against The Trades
For this article, I am discussing tools to help address the stigma against the trades. It’s not comprehensive, nor does it contain every single possibility – just the ones that come to mind here. I have a podcast episode discussing … Read the rest
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Education Vs. Experience Part 2: The Future
The Versus Series *NOTE: This is Part 2 of an essay dealing with the value of education and experience. Part 1 can be found by clicking here.* In Education vs Experience Part 1, we looked at … Read the rest
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2024 Goals – March Review
2024 Goals – March Review If you are new around here, I have intentionally set goals at the beginning of the year (typically 5) and post-follow-ups at the end of each month, tracking progress. I do this for a few … Read the rest
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The Art of Intentionality in Your Life
The Wealth Series Let’s face it: most people simply meander through life, content with just getting by and letting life happen to them. Take a moment, think about those you know who are in the trades, … Read the rest
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2024 Goals – February Review
2024 Goals – February Review If you are new around here, I have intentionally set goals at the beginning of the year (typically 5) and post-follow-ups at the end of each month, tracking progress. I do this for a few … Read the rest
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6 years of The Wealthy Ironworker!
6 years have come and gone since I started The Wealthy Ironworker. As I look back on these past years, I’ve been amazed at how this whole thing has grown: The first year there were NO VISITORS AT ALL.… Read the rest
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2024 Goals – January Review
2024 Goals – January Review If you are new around here, I have been intentional in setting goals at the beginning of the year (typically 5) and post-follow-ups at the end of each month, tracking progress. I do this for … Read the rest
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2024 Goals
New year – and a new set of goals! If you are new around here, I have been intentional in setting goals at the beginning of the year (typically 5) and post-follow-ups at the end of each month, tracking progress. … Read the rest
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2023 Goals – Year End Review
At the beginning of 2023, I decided to establish 5 new goals – and track the progress throughout the year. Those 5 goals were: Continue to post bi-monthly articles Write a series of posts on budgeting Explore active and passive … Read the rest