I love technology, and usually, I’m an early adopter. But when it comes to my phone, I hate buying a new one. Some people always want the latest and greatest iPhone or Android. But I like to hold on to mine as long as I can. I still use an iPhone 7, but I know…
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For decades, the International Space Station has been orbiting the Earth. It’s been up there so long that many people don’t even think about it. But what would you do if something broke off the space station and fell back to Earth? The odds of that happening are close to impossible. But it has happened…
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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