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Is struggling today, but set for retirement a new normal? (opens the original)
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There’s a strange financial phenomenon unfolding. One in which your future self is set, but the present day you is struggling. You don’t earn enough to live a comfortable life.A friend brought it up during a happy hour a few weeks ago. We’ve both weathered an extended period of earning less and watched our business bank accounts dwindle.“I’ve soothed myself by checking my retirement account and realizing I technically don’t need to invest anymore to have enough,” she said. “But that doesn’t help
The mindf@*k of gifted & talented programs (opens the original)
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Hi, I’m Erin Lowry and I’m a recovering “gifted and talented program” kid. Technically, I was in the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP). Now, as a parent, I’ve learned we’re not supposed to say “good job” or “you’re so smart” to kids. Instead, we’re supposed to compliment the effort and their stick-to-itiveness. Because repeatedly telling a child she’s smart might make her think that’s an innate trait and she should immediately be able to conquer any challenge. If she can’t, then she’s sim
The way to navigate a career crisis (opens the original)
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“Not making a decision is a decision.” It’s a platitude that probably hangs in offices around the country. I imagine the words are overlayed on an image of a cuddly animal, probably a rabbit, with it’s back to a fork in the road or signs pointing in different directions to indicate it’s not making a choice. While trite, the notion is an oversimplification of philosophical thought often attributed to William James, an American philosopher and psychologist who focused on pragmatism. It’s also a th
Content or Settling: Which are you doing? (opens the original)
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Epiphanies tend to happen for me whilst listening to podcasts.Sometimes it’s because my brain wanders off and a version of the shower principle takes effect. Other times it’s because a comment or observation sinks deep into my psyche and latches. The latter happened yesterday.Did you know I host a comedy show about money?! It’s called Funny Money. A new topic every show and this time we’re
Salve for a hard week (opens the original)
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It’s been a hard and frustrating week.One of those weeks where I keep sitting down to get something done and a call, or text, or child yelling, or dog barking requires my attention. A week where all the plans I have keep getting shifted. A week where some potential work fell through. Having achilles tendonitis out of nowhere, which means no working out. A week that I suddenly realized, ahhh, the next Funny Money show is soon and I need to finish all the prep work.Oh, and speaking of frustrations
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