Chris There is a general mindset among the masses that changes are bad. As social animals with survival hard wired into our brains, we naturally place a lot of value in the comfort of the status quo. And even if you consciously embrace changes, it’s very likely there is a tight subconscious grip holding you back … Read more
Yesterday we watched Soul on Disney Plus. Wow. It was amazing. It’s taken me a full day to process a lot of the ideas and concepts presented in the movie. And I’m sure there’s more depth that I can go on it. Today, I’ll just talk about the scene in the barbershop. Spoilers ahead – … Read more
That’s the fortune cookie we got today. I was a bit surprised that the fortune was not only serious, but actually pretty good words of wisdom. We just came off one of, if not THE longest bull run in the stock market. And although past performances does not indicate future performances, we as investors can … Read more
Today, my coworker told me he got engaged! Of course, being me, I immediately asked to see the ring (I’ll talk about my deep interest in rings on another post, and no it’s not because I’m Sauron…) It was a large round diamond on a fancy cathedral setting. My coworker told me that when he … Read more
Today, I wanted to trade some Options on Webull. I had to apply for access, after punching in a few numbers, great! I now have Options level II – oh yea, I need to put money in the account. Ok, the bank is already linked so I start a ACH transfer. Good thing Webull gives … Read more
Today, President Elect Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States of America. Unfortunately, I was busy working and could not watch the live inauguration, there was a feeling in the air. A fresh feeling. Turning of a new page feeling. While there was a lot of joy all around social media, I … Read more
It’s important to remove the stigma to seeking professional help when it comes to mental wellness. Whether it be a serious condition or just some help needed – taking care of your mind is equally as important as taking care of your body. For the last few months, I sought out a counselor I had … Read more
Today was not a good day. I have not seen my wife this annoyed in a long time- maybe this is the most frustrated I’ve ever seen her. And it was was caused by something I did or at least contributed to. The kitchen sink drain is clogged. Completely clogged. We drano’ed last night while … Read more
Learning to fit in is something we learn at an early age. Conformity is how societal structures are formed and what it demands. At its core, it is a survival instinct. Back in the hunting and gathering days, no one picks the funny looking berries to eat because it’s probably poisonous. You follow the group … Read more
We get takeout once or twice a week from a few of our favorite restaurants. And when it comes to leaving the tip, I just pick one of the higher options, 18, 20, 25%. My wife and I have been blessed to have been minimally impacted by Covid financially so we feel that when we … Read more