Learning New Things

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April 8, 2014· kraig

What Really Happens When You Don't Chase Your Dreams

I was pleasantly surprised last Friday after ordering a medium milk chocolate mocha at the Caribou Coffee down the street when they told me, "Happy Birthday! This one's on us." I didn't have to sign…

March 31, 2014· kraig

We've Been Brainwashed: It's Time We Wake Up and Correct Course

Most of us have had a sociology class at one point or another. Remember the faux paws, where we did something crazy for a day just to see how people responded? That world is alive and well. Our…

January 30, 2014· kraig

10 Tips for Making Your First $1,000 with Your Business

When you first get started building a platform for your business, you'll likely be spending a lot of time and energy without getting much (if anything) in return, in terms of income. But in doing so,…

January 22, 2014· kraig

Do We Only Grow from the Books We Read and People We Meet?

"You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read." ― Charlie "Tremendous" Jones It's interesting to look back at the past five years.…

November 19, 2013· kraig

If You're Like Most Americans, I Think You're off Your Rocker

Let's face the facts (insert link here to article on big media site that I don't feel like supporting). Most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. We don't have to look far to see this happening…

July 30, 2013· kraig

Are You Saving for a House, Car or Vacation or Are You Saving for More?

When you think of saving money, what comes to mind? For me, it's cars, houses, boats, clothes and vacations that first come to mind. Saving is usually thought of as a temporary piling up of cash in…

July 11, 2013· kraig

Reflecting on 6 Years and Preparing for a New Chapter

I have mixed emotions on this perfect July evening as the sun goes down. Tomorrow marks the end of an era. The most recent 20% of my life, the chapter right after finishing college and right before…

June 15, 2013· kraig

Life is More Expensive When You Don't Have Time

In his article titled Your Lifestyle Has Already Been Designed , David, from the blog Raptitude , makes some points that are hard to argue with. He suggests that the 8-hour workday, paired with the…

April 15, 2013· kraig

How I Lost $1,400 Today and Why That's Okay

I lost $1,418.71 today. The stock market took a plunge, it's biggest drop in six months. Since then, it's been going up like crazy. I've sure loved the value that's been added to my portfolio of…

February 16, 2013· kraig

As I Approach 29 Years Old, I Can't Wait to Get Older

The days until I reach 30 years old are numbered. I'll be 29 soon, the last year of my twenties. As friends and family around my age reach the 30 mark, I often think to myself what it will be like…

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