Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Adventures of an Old Uber Driver In The Gig Economy Chapter 3.

On one busy evening of driving in Washington, D.C. I was reminded about the importance of the history of our great nation. When you live near an area that people come to visit from all over the world, It is easy to take your surroundings for granted. I picked up a young white female teacher and her... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 29, 2024

A List of Four Gifts that we seldom use.

When I write, I always start with myself. My goal is to write with honesty. I was sitting in my favorite chair, looking for inspiration. I was thinking about the many valuable gifts we own but seldom use. I narrowed the list to 4. Now, the state starts us all off with education. Your city, state,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Its My Anniversary !

I promised God I would always put him first in everything I do. Today, by celebrating my wedding anniversary, I honor my promise and my relationship. My wife and I met at BestBuy, where I worked part-time in the computer department. One of my supervisors introduced me to his girlfriend's sister. At... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The Adventures of an Old Uber Driver in the Gig Economy Chapter 2

On this particular requested ride, I was sent to Washington, D.C. Many of the rides involved taking couples to dinner or concerts. Sometimes, the couples talk about their family plans. It's not really exciting, but it's very educational. I picked up a power couple from an affluent neighborhood in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 21, 2024

We All Have Hidden Wounds

Many of us appear to be happy on the outside. We have smiles on our faces, and everything looks good. Now, after you spend time with them. And they let their guard down. You find that they may have more issues than you do. It is part of the human spirit to never let others see your weakness. We are... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 20, 2024

The Adventures of an Old Uber Driver in the Gig Economy Chapter 1

Last year, I started working as a part-time Uber driver to pay my bills. Before taking the gamble, I researched everything I could about ride-sharing. I planned to supplement my income if needed when I finally retired. So, due to an unscheduled layoff, I found myself a year and three months ahead of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Mistakes the Stepping Stones to Success

I just attended an online webinar about accelerating your copywriting career. The crazy thing is that the webinar's content is directly parallel to everyday life. I created my blog persona to illustrate the never-ending lessons we learn from living our lives. One of the biggest takeaways I found... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Harry and Snowman A Story About Unknown Potential.

This story begins around the end of World War II. A young boy immigrated to America from the Netherlands. His family protected an American Soldier during the war. The parents of the soldier returned the good deed by helping the family move to America. The young boy had a love for horses. As he grew... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

What Are Your Favorite Springtime Rituals?

Until this year, I never really gave spring much thought. I love Easter and all the beautiful flowers, but I never considered how pivotal it is to the year. Winter is gone, and we now welcome spring after spending the first of the year couped up inside. Spring revives us with sunshine and Mother... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

My Good Habits Become my Bad Habits

I don't know about you, but habits are hard to break. It is crazy, but our habits define who we are. I have focused on becoming a self-employed business owner for the last four or five years. This year, I am actually living the lifestyle. My working habits refuse to leave me alone. My business focus... Sign in to see full entry.

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Michael's Lessons from life is my view of the lessons I have learned from the simple to the complex. My father and mother, blessed me with a simple, non complicated way of living and loving life. In a world where it seems the negative has taken over. I want to share a positive, enlightened view of the world as I have experienced it. Including my view of what is happening today.

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