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Being true to yourself is not an easy thing to do in America!

It’s true: in this country, we’re judged by what we own, and what we do for a living … not who we are (note: you can thank the f-ing media for this phony bullshit)! That’s why it’s so hard to remain true to yourself … our whole freaking culture is based on competiveness, of which I don’t think is necessarily the worst thing in the world (our economy depends on it, after all) … it’s just the fact that we have been fully trained to define everyone as either winners or losers (“I don’t do that,” you say? Bullshit to that lie!). “He’s a janitor, so he must be a loser,” or, “He’s a Fortune 500 CEO, so he must be a winner,” is the kind of phony s@#t we’re taught to scream from the rooftops, all parrot-like!

It’s true (whether you want to admit it or not): we’re all guilty of judging people based on how they look, what cars they drive or the friends that they have! Here’s a question: have you ever been nervous to approach a person because they have a better job title than you? Sure you have! Have you ever avoided someone because they looked homeless? You better say “yes”! Well, judging others based on this irrelevant s@#t is kind of inevitable, so don’t feel bad since we all do it from time to time! Hey, it’s the first thing we see, right? However, I think some of us are really abusing the freaking system! Continued

“The Week in Review: Money Issues” is my weekly blog research on financial topics that define us as Americans, and shape the way we should do business.

Man, what a week I just had!

Ok, here goes the cool part: I was chilling in Key West, and got to live the Jimmy Buffett lifestyle for a while (I mean BEFORE he sold out, I mean!) and kicking back with my lady! Ready for the bad part? Ok, I was on antibiotics for this minor skin infection, and I shouldn’t have been in the sun or drinking … oops, too late! What resulted from this “oops”: a little sunburn (which hurts and itches) and a little thinning of hair on the top of my head (doc said it’s only temporary … he better be right! LOL). Ok, it’s not too bad, but it’s not cool, that for sure!

Well, let’s change the subject shall we? Good … here goes the best I could dig up for you this week! Enjoy: Continued

Want to discover your real purpose in life? NO, I’m not talking about your stupid job, your daily grind, or even your long-term goals … no, I mean the REAL reason why you’re placed on this earth — the very reason why you exist! Yes? Good, then let’s start …

Perhaps you believe that life has no meaning (note: that’s just freaking sad right there). Well, it doesn’t matter anyway, because not believing that you have a purpose won’t prevent you from discovering it, just as a lack of belief in gravity won’t prevent you from tripping all over the place. It’ll just take you a little longer to figure things out is all! Most likely though if you don’t believe you have a purpose, then you probably won’t believe what you’re reading right now anyway, but even so, what’s the risk of investing a little time and energy trying to figure this whole “purpose” thing out? Continued

Here’s a fact: most advertisements are full of s@#t (some more than others [see pic])!

Whether it’s on TV in a 30-second spot in between your favorite show, or in the weekly circulars that are tucked inside of your Sunday newspaper, you almost have to know that some advertising company was paid big bucks to make you do or buy something that you wouldn’t do or buy otherwise (not with a clear mind I should clarify here). So my advice to you is this: take these lies with a grain of salt, while you quickly turn up your bulls@#t meter a few notches at the same time!

Throughout my short life, I’ve met plenty of people and companies who are full of absolute s@#t, AND plenty who are as sincere and genuine as they come. The tricky part then comes when this person or company insists they are one way (like wholesome and good for you) yet their actions depict them in an entirely different light. When this crap-talking session occurs, you’re nostrils should begin to flare up, and when they’re saying that they are a certain way, but nothing in their past reflects this claim then this would be the perfect time to walk away from this bulls@#t (I mean right now … while they’re trying hard to suck you in!). Continued

Not many people work at a place they love!

In fact, most people don’t! I would even care to wager that not many people even partially like their jobs. They work for the weekend, or their next vacation … not for the thrill of the 9-to-5 stuff! I, personally, have a unique work situation: not only do I absolutely love writing, but I can also do it from almost anywhere in the world. With a phone, an internet connection, and a laptop, I am a portable problem-solving, project-managing studio on legs (note: it’s incredibly sweet!). Ok, I actually rely on routine of some sort, but have found that a change in scenery from time to time is needed to keep me depression-free (even a brief walk in the park can really clear my head and revive me for the rest of the day).

So, you want to do what you love too, huh? That’s a serious question, my friend … and right now it’s more relevant than ever. With this stupid recession looming over everyone’s mind, and jobs getting cut left and right, people’s spirits are really being put through the ringer. So why not ask yourself now, “What it is that I can do, and hopefully enjoy, which could possible help others and bring in a profit at the same time?” Hey, this is the only life you or I have, after all. On the other hand, if you’re going to make a living doing what you love, you have to find a way to market yourself at the same time. As for me and my personal situation, I’ve learned that helping others while increasing my own knowledge and skills at the same time is at least MY key to success! Continued