Blending Thoughts On Life, Economics, and Beliefs
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Hello world!
Welcome! This is my first post on my first blog. I will be sharing thoughts on two very different subjects: The Pursuit of Financial Independence, and Philosophy (atheism/faith). Financial Independence I’ve been striving for over a decade to build wealth starting from near zero. My wife and I have accrued significant savings in 401(k)s, IRAs,…
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Want to Be Happier? Try This.
Much of the angst and discontent today is, to a large extent, due to our collective disconnect from the past. The narcissistic focus on self-indulgence and personal fulfillment, and the belief that we somehow deserve better – more wealth, more comfort, greater self-actualization, etc – are products of this late modern age. It is only…
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Why We’re Sick and Tired: It’s The Government
It is clear that the healthcare system in America is broken. Americans are the most unhealthy we have ever been despite spending more on healthcare than any other nation in the world. Big Pharma The entire system has been captured by big businesses focused on treating symptoms rather than curing underlying causes of illness. It’s…
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Happiness Is Not A Right
The essential nature of the United States of America – the core feature of its organization, structure, and the singular quality which sets it apart from all other nations – is freedom. The freedom of the individual citizen to live his or her life as they please, and to be secure and safe in their…