My COVID Diaries And What Has Rescued Me
So, how’s your pandemic going? I entered 2020 on a pretty good high. In 2019 I saw my business start to take off, I had my best year bike racing and fitness-wise ever, and I finally felt adjusted to my...
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Comparison Is Good
“All right boys, are you ready?” he said confidently to us, with a determined smile. I looked at my friend Brian, smiled, and said “ok I guess it’s game on with these guys”. We were on our bikes in a...
I Got What I Wanted And It’s Never Enough
It was probably her second or third day at work but the first time I saw her. I was floored. She was quite possibly the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. She was stunning, and fortunately for me she...
My Biggest Money Mistake
It’s pretty common for personal finance and FIRE bloggers to discuss their biggest financial mistakes. I think that’s a great thing. For one, it’s good to own up to things. It makes you more human, and the transparency builds trust....
The Wrong Kind Of Therapy
I ride my bike to work and on my route there’s a residential road that for about 3 months late last year had the distinctive and clear smell of natural gas in one section. It was there every time I...
Master Delayed Gratification, Achieve Financial Independence
I’m writing this in early March 2020, and I still have a few pieces of Halloween candy left in my house from 2019. I didn’t get as many trick-or-treaters this past year as I normally do, and I was left...
Money And Life Lessons From Afghanistan
In 2002, the very early days of Operation Enduring Freedom, I volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan. My job at the Department of Defense gives me the privilege of supporting the amazing men and women of the U.S. Military and in...
Money Lessons On The Inca Trail
“Is she gonna be okay?”, I shouted through the door of the women’s bathroom. “I think so, she’s just really sick… go on and have fun, we’ll be okay”. The voice that shouted back was from Jen’s Mom, and Jen...
Get After It, There’s More Work To Do
I bunny hopped a pothole and got right onto Jordan’s rear wheel. Drafting, the practice of keeping your front tire just inches behind the rear tire of the cyclist in front of you, can save you 30% effort since you’re...
What Am I Doing? …When To Call It Quits
When you grow up in Baltimore City as I did, the school of life comes at you fast. Unless you’ve experienced that kind of atmosphere, and I’m sure a minority reading this have, it’s something that’s hard to convey. It...
Why Middle Age Is The Best
If I asked you what the average age of a successful startup founder was, what would you say? 25? 30? If you’re like most, you probably guess a number under 35. Start up lore is chock-full of young guns who...
Be Kind, Make People Laugh, Save Money
A couple of weeks ago I was packing my duffle for a day of climbing on the local crag. I noticed one of my ropes was getting frayed. As a frugal weirdo I almost always use things until they die...
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