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Economists oversell the benefits of material goods Philosophers often undersell economic growth But it’s important to put the two in conversation Is the average American happier than the average American 100 years ago? Surely we are more economically fulfilled in terms of technology, medicine, education and services In fact we are perhaps 500% more economically… Continue reading

I generally don’t get close to people easily But I’m happy to have the friends that I do Jim Kwik says if you fight for your limitations then you get to keep them Instead we need to break down those walls Good luck Continue reading

Today I turned 20 and am not longer in my teenage years As I finally join the two decade club I am reminded of one of my favorite life quotes about youth: I could do nothing right and only fail for the next 10 years and I’d still be young So I intend to try… Continue reading

Economics teaches me to be rational in my decision making Philosophy teaches me both rationality and logic, as well as transcendence that is often unrelated I am open to irrational actions made under a rational analysis Let me explain I know it is irrational to watch Netflix instead of study; however, I watch Netflix because… Continue reading

It takes no talent to Be on time Be respectful Be kind and polite Smile Say “Thank you” Listen Those are the easy things Get those right and you’re well on your way Continue reading

I have an exciting opportunity tomorrow where I will be going to New York for a job interview… I’ve just spent the last few weeks researching and preparing as much as I can. Wow, I feel like more and more of an adult Hopefully, it goes well. Continue reading

A passing blur It’s scary when life passes you by and you aren’t able to experience it fully It’s like a passing blur Barely visible but consciously there Don’t let your life pass by without experiencing it and juicing out the life Continue reading