Apr 8, 2021The Wonderful Women of Metal2465Sharon AlgerSome of my favorites are Sigh, Draconian, and Unleash the Archers.Some of my favorites are Sigh, Draconian, and Unleash the Archers.1 min read1 min read
Mar 27, 2021Member-onlyWhy You Should Never Play the Lottery“Well, everyone else is doing it, so I figured why not?” she told me. I was less than pleased. You see, this was a time when we were both financially struggling. I was earning $15 an hour (before taxes) at a receptionist job in San Francisco. She was making a…Finance5 min readFinance5 min read
Published inThe Happy Human·Jun 11, 2020Member-onlyIt’s Time to End Our Love Affair With SodaYes, that includes diet sodas too. — Soda is as American as baseball or apple pie. We love it, and we can’t get enough of it. Brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi position themselves as being an essential part of everyday life. If you want to know how much people love soda, just look back to 1985 when…Health5 min readHealth5 min read
Published inThe Happy Human·Jun 9, 2020Member-onlyHow to Challenge Negative ThinkingStop your thoughts from getting the best of you. — “Why didn’t I just do it when I had the chance?” “I can’t believe she would say something so awful to me.” “I’ll never be good enough.” Do you often have negative thoughts such as these? Chances are, you do. People have around 60,000 to 80,000 thoughts each day. …Happiness5 min readHappiness5 min read
Published inMaking of a Millionaire·May 30, 2020Member-onlyHow Young People Can Reduce Financial StressA 2016 study from Payoff surveyed over 2,000 people and discovered that almost a quarter of respondents had PTSD-like symptoms due to their financial stress. For millennials, that number was as high as 36%. Some reported experiencing irrational behaviors. Others tried refuting how serious their debt was. Many had nightmares…Finance5 min readFinance5 min read
Published inMaking of a Millionaire·May 26, 2020Member-only6 Money Mistakes I Made in My 20sI’m only two years away from being the ripe old age of 30, and it’s hard to believe that I’m close to passing another decade of my life. One of the biggest concerns in life throughout my twenties has always been money. I can’t tell you how much financial stress…Money10 min readMoney10 min read
Published inMaking of a Millionaire·May 20, 2020Member-only5 Brutal Lessons I Learned After Losing $5,292.91 From Short SellingIn early March, my co-worker told me that he made thousands of dollars by shorting airline stocks. He bought right when news of the coronavirus spread, and the airline stocks were still at high prices. Their stock prices tanked, and he made out like a bandit. I’ve never short sold…Money7 min readMoney7 min read
Published inThe Happy Human·May 18, 2020Member-only8 Reasons Why Gratitude Can Change Your LifeThe magic of saying thanks. — How often do you express gratitude for the things in your life? What comes to mind when you do? You might think of the obvious ones — your friends, family, career, home, and such. It’s easy to take these things for granted. We often compare our lives to others. …Gratitude5 min readGratitude5 min read
Published inThe Happy Human·May 17, 2020Member-onlyHow Exercising Literally Changes Your BrainTreat your brain like a muscle. — Here’s one reason you should start jogging, even during quarantine: cardio can make you smarter. More specifically, exercising can increase neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to change and form new neural connections over time. Neuroplasticity occurs every day as our brain learns information and creates new connections. Increasing brain plasticity…Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Published inThe Happy Human·May 14, 2020Member-only5 Easy Self-Care Practices You Should Do Every DayHow to make the most of your life each day. — What comes to mind when you think of self-care? Is it buying yourself expensive gifts? Is it paying for 90-minute massage sessions? Self-care doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, some of the best things you can do for yourself are entirely free. Here are five ways to…Happiness4 min readHappiness4 min read