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Book reviews, thoughts, and stories from a history teacher on the never-ending path of self improvement.

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Jul
18
Book Review | Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns

Book Review | Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns

Being positive is difficult. Our brain will go against us sometimes and feed us thoughts that do not benefit us.
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Jun
08

Currently Reading

I am currently reading Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Dr. David D. Burns, M.D.. This bright yellow
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Aug
30
Starting Over

Starting Over

There is no way to beat around the bush. I’ve lost my way. The man who was a strict
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Jul
05
Book Review | The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone

Book Review | The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone

Self improvement books usually fall into one of two categories. They either give practical advice with specific things one must
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Jun
14
Why You Should Wake Up Early

Why You Should Wake Up Early

One of the reasons I am egotistical enough to assume that I have anything of value to add to the
4 min read
Jun
07
Book Review | Show Your Work by Austin Kleon

Book Review | Show Your Work by Austin Kleon

I have always enjoyed writing. Even as a kid, whenever I was assigned school work that required journaling, writing an
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May
30
Welcome

Welcome

You are probably wondering why, in 2021, someone would start a brand new blog from scratch. Am I really that
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