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The skilled trades – where an emerging generation and technology intersect
Let me start this article with a question: why is the average age of the skilled trade worker around 55 years old? Every place (facility and company) I’ve visited over the years I usually have a conversation about average age, … Read the rest
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Why I don’t pay attention to percentages and you shouldn’t either
For much of my working career I have not focused on retirement. In fact, I wrote in an earlier post how fortunate I was that I had savings from negotiated contracts (CBAs) otherwise I would have a lot less. Saving … Read the rest
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The cost of writing – 4 years into it
I officially began this website in the beginning of 2018. The idea, however, was born many years before. I have an affinity to writing and this platform, more than any other, allows my creativity to flourish. At any given moment … Read the rest
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2022 Goals – January Review
For 2022, I have set some goals that I’ve spelled out previously in this post. To help achieve them, I’ve decided to write a monthly check up to help keep me accountable. For a refresher, these are the 5 … Read the rest
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Why you should always pursue excellence
The Wealth Series **Updated for 2025** What does it mean to pursue excellence? Moreover, how do you even define excellence? After all, where we start matters. This article is a sister to another post up … Read the rest
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Merry Christmas 2021
Merry Christmas readers! I appreciate the time you have taken to visit the website and read the articles. It is, after all, why I write here. This year has been, in many ways, a continuation of 2020 with COVID-19 fresh … Read the rest
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Vacations & Time Off – Be Sure to Use/Enjoy Them
The Wealth Series ***Updated for 2025*** As part of what I’ve called The Wealth Series, I think vacations and time off are important to your enjoyment and health. The human body isn’t meant to continuously … Read the rest
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Don’t know what you want to do for a living? Get a job
***Updated for 2023*** Don’t know what you want to do for a living? Get a job Seriously – get a job – any job at all. Are you getting ready to graduate from high school? Already graduated? Are you looking … Read the rest
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Happy Labor Day 2021
Happy Labor Day everyone! I have been really busy these past couple of months and suspect it will remain this way throughout the rest of the year – but thought I’d drop a line or two real quick discussing the … Read the rest
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Education Vs. Experience Part 1: Which Is More Valuable?
The Versus Series ***Updated for 2025*** *NOTE: This is Part 1 of a series on education vs experience.* Part 2 is located right here. For years now, there has been an argument brewing on this … Read the rest
