I once heard Pastor Ed say something that stayed in my mind like a seed that refuses to stop growing. He said, “Let’s try our best to be independent because once we are hungry it’s easy to surrender our rights.” The more I thought about it, the more I realized how painfully true this is.… Continue reading Freedom Has a Price Tag: Why Financial Independence Matters
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Born Poor, Die Poor: Is It Really Your Fault?
There’s a quote I’ve heard countless times, and every time I hear it, it hits differently: “If you’re born poor, it’s not your fault. But if you die poor, it is.” At first, it feels harsh. Almost cold. But when you sit with it for a while, peel it apart, and really think deeply, you… Continue reading Born Poor, Die Poor: Is It Really Your Fault?
The Uncomfortable Truth About Self-Growth
There’s a version of self-growth that’s packaged nicely for social media. It’s filtered through warm lighting, framed by aesthetically pleasing journal pages, and hashtagged with words like #selfcare and #mindset. This version is neat, organized, and affirming. But the truth? Real self-growth isn’t always so pretty. In fact, most of the time, it’s messy, unflattering,… Continue reading The Uncomfortable Truth About Self-Growth
