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When Our Role Models Fade: Rob Reiner, Generation X, and the World We Inherited
Rob Reiner’s story in particular rattled me recently. A man in his thirties, from an affluent home, harbored such resentment toward his parents that it ended in murder. My first reaction wasn’t political or ideological. It was personal and human.
The Goal Of Financial Independence Is Not Hollywood Luxury
A Hollywood Lesson in Financial Planning Today I tried to take some steps to move away from the crowd: extravagant wealth is not the goal. I love reading how-to books, but the world is full of incomplete information on achieving financial independence. I remember when I spent some time as an independent filmmaker, and I…
The Freedom of Less: A 50+ Single Dad’s Guide to Introducing Minimalism to Children 👨👦
As a single father, especially one who’s seen a few decades pass, you realize what truly matters. We’ve collected our share of “stuff” over the years, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve realized that the piles of possessions often complicate life more than they enhance it. That’s where minimalism comes in—it’s a lifestyle choice…
The Lie Bad Leaders Tell You About Being In Command
I realized this simple truth about leadership and command after seven years in a leadership position that was bestowed upon me. I realized this simple truth: When you are given command of a site, leadership isn’t about pleasing the business owners. Group Leadership = Command Command means something different in civilian life than it does…