Category Archives: self-help

Dan Bongino is Done: Resignation Announced

Photo of FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino from abcnews.com. SUBSCRIBE to get more breaking news in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bogino is leaving the FBI less than a year after taking the position. The resignation comes after months of a tumultuous tenure, rocked by conflict and supervisory incompetence. WhatContinueContinue reading “Dan Bongino is Done: Resignation Announced”

2025: My Year in Review

Me on a recent snowy day in Chicago. I love my city. I originally took this picture for my sister, who’s in the sunnier Arizona. Her daughter is a great cook, just like her. 2025 has been a whirlwind of growth and conflict on more levels than one. From having my Facebook page of nearlyContinueContinue reading “2025: My Year in Review”

How One Lie Convicted One Mayor: The Lawrence Jackson Scandal

Being mayor wasn’t enough for Lawrence Jackson. He also wanted the money. Undoubtedly, the night he won the mayoral election of Riverdale, he thought himself, “I finally made it.“ And then he thought, “I can make more.” The Garbage Deal When Riverdale Materials LLC filed for a special-use zoning permit in 2017, they knew MayorContinueContinue reading “How One Lie Convicted One Mayor: The Lawrence Jackson Scandal”

You Have the Means to Flourish. Here’s the Mindset.

SUBSCRIBE to get more balanced self-help guidance with finer details. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. We often think, “I have the mindset. Now, only if I had the means.” In this way, we interpret barriers not as expectable and beatable but as qualifiedContinueContinue reading “You Have the Means to Flourish. Here’s the Mindset.”

Don’t Be Complicit in Enabling Bad Behavior: Just Say No

SUBSCRIBE to get more self-help tips. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. The line between being a supportive friend and an enabler is often blurry. When does “We had so much fun drinking that you blacked out” turn into “I think you have aContinueContinue reading “Don’t Be Complicit in Enabling Bad Behavior: Just Say No”

Why Quiet Determination Leads to Accomplishing Everything

Quiet determination is not telling someone you’re buying a helicopter, just landing on their front yard after buying it. Here’s how silent determination helps you level up…

The Day I Bought a House in Cash and the Economic Lessons of a Facebook Challenge

Every so often, I get inspired to browse a new website, and then I get ideas that sound wild at best to people. That happened when I came upon a website called Auction.com. It featured houses for sell in auctions, and the prices were high but reasonable. At that moment, I decided I was reallyContinueContinue reading “The Day I Bought a House in Cash and the Economic Lessons of a Facebook Challenge”

Don’t Be Afraid to Reinvent Yourself to Find Yourself

Throw away social masks, and embrace your true self to improve your self-confidence.