142: Nature vs. Nurture… as adults
In the nature vs. nurture debate, what matters more, and how does it affect us as adults? Here are my thoughts.
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141: The secret to personal growth
I’ve learned over the years that the secret to personal growth is being willing to do one very important thing…
140: What is the right work for you?
You’re a hard worker. How do you know if your hard work is worth it, and (big question) should you turn the thing you love into a job?
139: Starting Seeds – 11 Things I’ve Learned
I am not an expert at gardening, nor do I know everything about how to start seeds. But I will share with you 11 things I have learned about starting seeds while we’ve been here at the homestead. Hopefully some of these tips will be …
138: “Your Homeschooled Kids Will Never Get Into College”
This isn’t a “hey, homeschooled kids are so smart!” article. This asks a question about the pedestal we’ve stuck college up on, which became more obvious to my kids when they got to college.
137: Supporting you… or your cause?
Is that person really there to support you and have a genuine relationship with you… or are they just collecting more hands and feet for their cause?
136: My biggest fear as a homesteader content creator
“They’re all gonna laugh at you.” “You don’t know what you’re doing.” “You’re just a hack.” I used to be afraid of people saying this when I first started out. And believe me, I definitely hear these things. But when I hear them now, it bothers me for a totally different reason.
135: Learn to look up from your weather app: a metaphor
There is nothing wrong with having a tool to help keep you informed, but what happens when that tool is often wrong, or is used to get you all worked up?
134: Teach People… Without Being a Jerk
The next time someone asks you a question about homesteading (or any other way you’re living), stop and consider: do you teach from the ego, or the heart?
133: How (Time) Scarcity Mindset Screws You Up
The belief that you don’t have enough time will make you less productive with the time you have. Here are two tips that have helped me when I fall into time scarcity mindset.