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Actor Peter Dinklage once said in a speech to rise the rest of our lives to meet us. Whenever I search for a way to make my life more efficient and in alignment I remember his speech. https://youtu.be/eCBnbRmXQtU?si=RA87QcXrdYJk61uX Here is the video if anyone wants to watch it. There was a time when I would... Continue Reading →
I learned about the concept cognitive dissonance in my psychology 100 class and it has stuck with me ever since. Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes. People are motivated to reduce this discomfort by changing their beliefs, acquiring new information, or minimizing the importance... Continue Reading →
My class assignment a while back for my psychology 100 class was learning about the differences of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and I thought I'd share what I wrote for my discussion post here as it relates to this blog on being both a college student and an investor. The picture on the right is... Continue Reading →
This is also the new favicon for the site. The last month before the quarter ended, the work became a bit busier, and I neglected this blog to focus on all coursework that seemed to have an endless supply of nightly due dates. I am happy to announce I passed all three classes with A's:... Continue Reading →
Credit card debt is one of the reasons why many people, especially those who are poor or considered low income, can't get ahead. Credit card companies and banks often target us with endless offers, and you've probably been receiving credit card envelopes in your mailbox since you turned 18. If you just turned 18, here's... Continue Reading →
As a broke college student, the allure of student loans can be strong. When you're accustomed to seeing maybe just $100—or even as little as $5—in your bank account, discovering that you're eligible to borrow $4,000 or more in student loans can be incredibly tempting. However, it’s crucial to carefully consider this option, especially if... Continue Reading →
I took 19 credits this quarter, which I have been able to manage quite well. I have A's in all three classes, though I predict I'll end up trading one of those A's for a B. During a moment of introspection, I found that I just don't have it in me to always satisfy the... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Broke College Student 