kevin mason

Wage Equality (MM #4774)

For as long as I can remember, people have discussed the difference in the salaries of men and women doing the same job. While strides are being made, for many, more is needed. Will wage equality ever happen in our lifetime? I don’t know. The topic has been a big part of the news cycle…

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Attention To Detail (MM #4773)

Attention to detail is a vital skill set to possess and master. You have to continually work at it even if you’re good. And if details aren’t your strength, you need to surround yourself with people who can take care of it for you. Over the last couple of days, I’ve witnessed examples, both good…

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Very Close (MM #4772)

I talked about this yesterday on my Road Warrior video blog. My wife and I came very close to being in a major auto accident over the weekend. A big panel van was sitting on the side of the road and decided to pull a U-turn directly in front of us. The driver obviously wasn’t…

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Hamburger Helper (MM #4771)

Whenever I see a TV commercial for Hamburger Helper, it takes me back to a particular time in my life. It transports me back to the 1980s when I was a baby radio DJ. I didn’t make much money, so I often looked for a meal that could serve as dinner and then had some…

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Chocolate (MM #4770)

In recent years, you have likely noticed that the size of your favorite chocolate bar is shrinking while the price is rising. And it looks like things are about to get worse. There is a significant cocoa shortage worldwide, and prices are beginning to increase. The days of a cheap candy bar are likely gone…

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Side Hustle (MM #4769)

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of stories about people getting rich with their side hustle. It reminds me of the days when I started what you could consider my side hustle. When I started my company in the early 2000s, it was something to supplement my radio work. Now, I don’t think my work on…

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Customer Service (MM #4768)

In recent years, a phone call to customer service has been something that many of us dread. It doesn’t matter what the product is; we all find that it’s a frustrating experience. It’s never been fun, but it’s gotten more frustrating in recent years because most call centers aren’t here in the U.S. For many,…

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Look At Me (MM #4767)

Today, we live in a world where people constantly seek attention. It’s not everyone, but those who desire to be treated special are multiplying. It’s almost like they’re shouting look at me to anyone who will listen. Perhaps social media is to blame. Many people think that’s the case. But it’s just one avenue where…

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Lump Sum (MM #4766)

As I get older, I sometimes have problems sleeping. Sometimes, I can’t fall asleep, while other times, I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep. I had that problem the other night. And for some reason, my mind wandered to the recent Powerball jackpot. There was one winner over…

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Another Eclipse (MM #4765)

For many people, today is an exciting day. Another eclipse will traverse much of the United States. The last major eclipse that crossed the country was just seven years ago. While the path of today’s solar eclipse crosses a more significant part of the country than any other in our lifetime, it’s not like they’re…

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