I’m almost seventy, and at this point in my life I know exactly who I am and how I live.…
we’ll figure it out later
There comes a point in life where you stop pretending that “we’ll figure it out later” is a relationship strategy.…
Why I Hate the Lock Boxes
I know this opinion will probably make some real estate agents roll their eyes, but I hate lock boxes. For…
The First Time Aging Hits You
I came home from the Moyer house absolutely smoked. That place — the last property I still own up there…
Social Order in Japan
Among large free societies, Japan is often viewed as the gold standard for social order. Crime is very low, cities…
The USA is not what you see on TV
The biggest mistake people make when visiting the U.S. is thinking it’s all one thing. It’s not. This place is…
Come and Get Your Love
The Best Way to Build Self-Confidence
If you asked me the best way to build self-confidence, my answer is simple: overcome problems. Confidence doesn’t come from…
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks
I’ve never liked the proverb, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” In my opinion, it’s completely wrong. Maybe…
The Scarecrow and The Wizard of Oz
One of the biggest myths we’ve been sold is that a piece of paper proves you’re smart. A diploma. A…
Soulmates and the Ones Who Fake It
People love to talk about soulmates like it’s some fairy‑dust thing, two people wandering the earth waiting to bump into…
Driving Isn’t a Video Game — And Our Cars Should Know That
One thing I would love to see in the future, but probably won’t live long enough to witness, is technology…