The idea that in life you get what you expect is almost a cliche. We have all heard it. Yet like most cliches, there’s something behind it, or else it wouldn’t be…
Author: Chris
With All We’ve Been Through!
Long, long ago, on the final day of 2019, I posted about the U.S. stock market, noting that the previous decade had been a fabulous time to invest in U.S. stocks. At…
Nothing Has Changed, and Other Financial Commentary
Tonight I wanted to keep things simple by searching my treasure-trove of previous blog posts for a couple investment-oriented quotes to comment on. First, this is from an investing-themed post I wrote…
Lessons Learned in 2023
Today is January 1st, and I am starting up my blog again (it’s great to be back!). This time, rather than blogging every day, I’m going to try an “on again, off…
Day 365: Don’t Overthink It!
Sophomore slump, writer’s block, paralysis analysis… Whatever you call it, these are examples of creative resistance that result from overthinking. Let’s say you write something good. Or you find yourself working on…
Day 364: Missing It Already
I admit it. It’s kind of hard to say goodbye to my blogging year. Sure, it’s not forever. I know I could just keep going right now, but as I explained before,…
Day 363: “Of Futile Efforts” (Original Music)
This is likely the last composition I share for Year Two of my 365 Day Blogging Project. It’s been a great year for me as a composer. I have written over 150…
Day 362: Things Are Looking Up in Highly-Sensitive Land
In the past couple of months I have embraced some important things about myself, namely: These insights are useful in understanding my past behavior as well as in guiding me forward. Up…
Day 360: Focus Where It Feels Best
One thing I am getting good at is just withdrawing my attention from situations I don’t want to focus on. I was taught the opposite: be nice, be good, if someone is…