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Embracing Change: My Journey to Online Income Despite Past Failures and Fear
I spent the majority of my young adult life focusing on predictability because my childhood was unpredictable causing me to be terrified of the unknown If I couldn’t guarantee a certain outcome, result, I wrote it off because it was safer to stay in the known. I knew that if I didn’t take certain risks,… Continue reading
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Understanding the Impact of Brain Chemistry on Social Functioning – Addressing Homelessness
Some people’s brain chemistry does not allow them to function in the social construct of society. It makes sense; history has proven that for every system that is put into place, there will be exceptions. It is virtually impossible to make it perfect for every citizen and for every need. Hold on before you make… Continue reading
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Decoding the Numbers: How I Conquered My Statistics Midterm with 98%
Before we get started it’s important to know that my statistics class is online and it is introduction to statistics otherwise known as Math 146. My professor uses WAMAP which allows homework assignments to be engaging which it made this all the more easier for my learning style. For example if I get a question… Continue reading
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Unpacking Intelligence: Rethinking Assumptions About Learning and Comprehension
It took me a long time to realize this, and it wasn’t until this quarter of college that I was able to put this together: our comprehension and understanding of material are going to rise and fall upon four distinct factors, not in any particular order… I’ll touch on each briefly before diving into my… Continue reading
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Starting My Investment Fund And Going Back To Finish My Degree : $150 AUM
It’s early Friday afternoon, 11:36 am. I haven’t had any breakfast yet, (makes sense since I’m not really a breakfast person) however, I did just finish poring over some Morningstar reports and added two new positions to the investment fund. VT and SPG; VT for its international exposure, which isn’t bad to have, and SPG… Continue reading
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Another College Student Study Method: Chunking Reading Assignments for Retention
Okay, I have found another study method, and that is, when a lot of reading is assigned, to break the reading material into chunks over several days, even when discussion board responses are due. An example would be: I read half of what is assigned, I cover enough to answer the question that is due… Continue reading
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Unlearning Behavior That Hinders Financial Growth; Not Every Sale Is One You Need to Be Apart Of
Walking home from the grocery store after spending $65 on groceries triggered a moment of insight. I often struggle with operating from the framework of buying what I need versus what I think I might need. Even if I need it down the road, I often buy it in the moment so it doesn’t run… Continue reading
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We Are All Dumb Until We Aren’t
Before further reading note that being dumb in this context means lacking knowledge about a particular subject and it is a temporary state that can be overcome through learning and gaining understanding. This is the mental framework I use when learning new things. It takes away the fear or pressure to perform at a level… Continue reading
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Self-Care Tips for Busy College Students in 2024
After overcoming a week of being sick, I wanted to write this post not just as a reminder to myself but for those of you in college trying to maintain some sense of normalcy. Here are 11 tips that will help you take care of yourself while in college. Number one: Meal prep your meals.… Continue reading
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Getting Sick in College and How to Deal With It
This weekend I found myself sick and wanting my bed more than ever. I don’t know whether it’s allergies or the common cold, but I haven’t been sick for years, and my allergies have lessened over the years outside a couple of occasional sneezing fits. But Friday, after a long day and coming home after… Continue reading