Being goal-oriented can be a huge benefit to your personal, professional, and financial life. Setting a specific goal, taking action, and tracking your results dramatically increases your chances of …
We Lost to Lifestyle Inflation. Here’s How We Fought Back.
Do you find yourself spending every penny you earn, no matter how much you make? Lifestyle inflation (a.k.a lifestyle creep) was our biggest financial mistake. Sure, education isn’t a path to …
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“I’ve Made a Mistake.” Overcoming Perfectionism.
“I’ve made a mistake.” Do you have a hard time saying those words? I certainly did. In fact, I’ve spent most of my life doing everything possible to avoid anyone ever seeing me make a …
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Preparing For a Recession as an Educator. Lessons from 2001 and 2009.
In 2001, I was a new teacher. I got laid off two years in a row. In 2009, I was a new principal and we cut staff by 20%. I wish I'd been better prepared in both cases and want to share what I …
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Overcoming the Mindset Impacts of Financial Insecurity
Sometimes, as part of poverty porn, people talk about how being poor granted financial superpowers. After living in poverty, they are now able to save more, are automatically content with less, and …
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Cynicism Is Not Strength
No one is born a cynic. Children are, by nature, optimistic. Filled with trust, hope, and promise. How does that become the cold armor of cynicism? Life is good. The world is bright, the summers …