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Saving, Investing, and Living Without Debt, A Letter from the Stoics to the Modern World “It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, who is poor.”— Seneca Somewhere between the noise of modern finance and the quiet hope of a better life, there’s a voice that still echoes... Continue Reading →
At 5:55 in the morning, with the house dim and quiet, I realized I had stepped into the kind of life I used to dream about. The only lights on are a single lamp beside me and the glow from the light above the stove in the kitchen. I had woken up at 4:30, unable... Continue Reading →
The Invisible Cost of Every Grant There’s something people don’t often consider when they apply for a grant, ask for a loan, or swipe a card that doesn’t yet have the money behind it: someone else gave something up so that money could be available. When you receive a grant to pursue your art, education,... Continue Reading →
A quiet case for walking, long-term wealth, and freedom on your own terms For the first time this year, I have been leaving my teenager alone. He used to go to school until he was about 8, but after that, we’ve always been together because of homeschooling. He’s never really been on his own, besides... Continue Reading →
There’s a story I came across recently that stuck with me. The kind that doesn’t scream, but hums. It came from an article on the Dividend Growth Investor site, quoting something Christopher Davis once said about his grandfather, the legendary investor Shelby Davis. As a teenager, Christopher forgot his wallet one summer while working and... Continue Reading →
This is Part II to Why I’m Building a Life That’s Safe From the Noise, if you haven't read part I, I encourage you to read it first. With that said there’s a certain kind of exhaustion that doesn’t come from work or school or even parenting, it comes from being constantly surrounded by ignorance.... Continue Reading →
The Slow Unraveling of a Dream There are moments in life when everything slows down, not because the world gets quieter, but because your heart is processing more than you expected. That’s where I am right now. My first quarter at the University of Washington has just ended. And for the first time in a... Continue Reading →
Castles, Ruins, and the Human Spirit There’s something about old castles that reminds me of the human spirit. Of our scars, our endurance, and our desire to keep standing even when time or hardship has worn us down. That’s what draws me to Scotland, the way its ruins mirror resilience. The way the stones seem... Continue Reading →
It’s hard to imagine a world where Warren Buffett isn’t at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway. But here we are, and Buffett, the man who has shaped the world of investing for decades, is planning to retire soon. At 94 years old, he’s one of the most influential figures in business history, and his investment... Continue Reading →
In a world full of belief systems, traditions, and doctrines, it’s easy to feel boxed in. Especially when you're someone who believes in something higher, but not necessarily in the traditional, packaged version of God. So what happens when you’re asked to pray in a way you don’t believe, by someone who does? Is it... Continue Reading →
The Broke College Student 