Have you ever felt like you should be living your best life ever, yet no matter what you do it never seems to be enough? I surely have. I grew up in an American culture where there seems to be no limit on the amount of negative feedback we’re exposed to everyday. For example, let’s take a peek at how our nation’s bureaucrats contribute to…
How To Speak Conversational Spanish in 6 Weeks
Ever since I was a young child I dreamt of living in exotic places and speaking the many languages of the world. Secretly, I admired people who could learn multiple languages—they all looked so smart! When I enrolled in high school my advisor suggested that I pursue foreign language credits because college acceptance boards preferred them. To this day, I don’t know if she fed…
Is American Healthcare a Poor Deal?
Rising costs are threatening access to healthcare for American citizens. According to a National Conference of State Legislatures report: “In 2018, the average annual premium for employer-based family coverage rose 5 percent to $19,616; for single coverage, premiums rose 3 percent to $6,896. Covered workers contributed 18 percent of the cost for single coverage and 29 percent of the cost for family coverage, on average,…
Everyday Life Becomes More Interesting During Slow Travel
At the tender age of 16, I played summer basketball in the Netherlands and Belgium and resided in places like Amsterdam, Bruges, and Antwerp. My first-time exposure to new cultures was an opportunity I’d never forget. Over the next 15 years, I dreamt of reliving that experience but I could barely find time for a 1 week get-away, at most. Nowadays I’ve re-design my life…
Why I Chose the Minimalist Lifestyle
Until three years ago, I mostly cared about becoming a “rags to riches” success story. You’ve heard it before. A black kid from the hood overcomes countless barriers to achieve success. I envisioned guest show appearances from Oprah to MTV. People everywhere would admire me along with a hint of envy. To achieve this dream, I needed a Fortune 500 CEO gig or to play…