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Archive for July, 2008

29Jul

How to get over low self-esteem

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A while back I was listening to a radio show where a psychologist was on talking about self-esteem. I thought it was a bit odd since this particular station had more of an alternative/rock genre but I kept listening. The good doctor had a few good points on how to boost your self-esteem that are [...]

Categories: Gratitude, Perspective, Work
15Jul

How to avoid rear-ending someone (and getting rear-ended)

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Few things are as much of a royal headache as being involved in a car accident - even a minor fender-bender. I’ve compiled a few short tips on how to (hopefully) avoid both being on the giving and receiving end a rear-end accident.

Always leave a car length between you and the person in front of [...]

Categories: Transportation
09Jul

Six simple (and cheap) summer date ideas

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Much of the time my wife and I want to go on a date but aren’t sure what to do. Both being as indecisive as we are, we usually end up not doing anything. Now that I think about that, it’s a real shame. Hopefully this will help others in a similar predicament. Here are [...]

Categories: Family, Food, Simple Pleasures
04Jul

Thoughts on the American Dream

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When someone says they’re chasing the American Dream what do you think of? Working hard, buying a house in the suburbs, driving a Cadillac and retiring at 65 to spend your golden years traveling in a motor home?
I think there’s more to it than that.
The original American Dream was to live in a country where [...]