If I told my daughter there were no tablets, smartphones, YouTube, or the Internet when I was 18, she would not believe me. Today, in 2025, the Internet is standard. Everyone has access to it and utilizes it. Take a journey with me to learn what we did before the Internet. Born in the 1970s I grew up in the 1970s and 80s, graduated from high school in 1989, and … [Read more...] about What did we do before the internet?
Personal Growth
New Year Goals For 2025: Fitness, Write, Weight Loss
The last time you read something from me was August 10th, 2023. Sixteen months is a long time not to post to my blog. So, you know this blog is dead, but I will bring it back to life, you will see. Why I Stopped Publishing Blog Posts I stopped writing here because YouTube had my attention. I made content for two YouTube channels but must let go of one of them. As I … [Read more...] about New Year Goals For 2025: Fitness, Write, Weight Loss
Amazing Things Happen When You Actually Use Your Gift
A tweet by David Perell inspired me to write this post, but before I share the tweet and my thoughts, I have a confession. I struggled for years to fit in specific spaces, but it was not until August 7th that I realized it was time to stop trying to fit in and start doing what came naturally to me. The Consultation On Monday, August 7th, I had a 20-minute consultation … [Read more...] about Amazing Things Happen When You Actually Use Your Gift
Never Let Fear Stop You From Going After What You Want
In my last post, I mentioned that I decided not to abandon my YouTube channel, which has over 4K subscribers. Well, today, I share more about it. But not until I touch a bit on fear. So, let us get into it! What Is Fear? Fear is when one fears something; you sometimes worry about what you fear. Forget about phobias; the type of fear I am talking about is the fear that … [Read more...] about Never Let Fear Stop You From Going After What You Want
Standing Alone is Sometimes Better in the Online World
I promised myself that I would show up on my blog every Thursday, and although I had every excuse not to be here today, I am here. Always keep promises to yourself, no matter what. A few weeks ago, I wrote about why I quit my YouTube channel with over 4K subscribers, but I have figured out how to pivot the content—more on that in a future blog post. Online … [Read more...] about Standing Alone is Sometimes Better in the Online World
Taking a Break is Good for You
Sometimes, you won’t know you need a break until something significant grabs your attention. So here’s my story about how life gave me an unplanned break. If you’ve followed this blog for any time, you know I also have a YouTube channel. As a video creator, I sometimes get discouraged and wonder why I’m not getting the views I think I deserve. What’s Wrong with Me? I’m usually … [Read more...] about Taking a Break is Good for You