“The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.” – Nassim Nicholas Taleb Nassim Taleb has been making his rounds lately as his new book just came out. Whenever I hear his name I think of the quote above. Obviously there is some hyperbole in that quote, but overall I think it makes Read more about Addicted to the Salary[…]
I have read articles about how jealousy and envy are inversely correlated to happiness. My fiancée also reminded me that a few thousand years ago, someone wrote “thou shalt not covet.” I try not to be envious or jealous of others for these reasons. But recently I was reminded that I can get jealous of one Read more about The Passionate[…]
As I mentioned previously, I have officially left the company where I had been employed for almost six years for another opportunity. Unfortunately I am not financially independent yet, but I think this change is for the better. Six years is like a really long time for a millennial to stay at one employer from Read more about On To New Things[…]
I recently accepted a new job and am taking a little more than three weeks off in between leaving my old job and starting the new one. The responses from family and friends have been interesting: What are you going to do with all that time off? You don’t want to keep working until closer Read more about Work or Bust?[…]
I always thought success meant one of two things: either (1) a person goes to work for a company, makes a lot of money, and buys nice things, or (2) a person takes a big risk, works for themselves, makes a lot of money, and buys nice things. Simple right? Want to be successful, just Read more about Defining Success[…]