Reading Adam Savage’s book Every Tool’s a Hammer was an eye-opening experience. Savage, best known for co-hosting MythBusters, shares invaluable lessons about creativity, mistakes, and the joy of making. The book isn’t just about tools and building; it’s a guide to approaching life with curiosity and resilience. Here are some of the key lessons I took away: 1. Mistakes Are Valuable One of the...
Back to Work, Reselling, and Transforming Spaces
Today is Monday, and I’m back at the hospital after calling in sick on Friday. I wasn’t feeling my best, with a temperature of 101, but thankfully, I was able to sleep it off. I’m grateful to have a job to return to—a blessing I don’t take lightly. Over the weekend, my eBay business kept on keeping on. I sold eight items, which I packed up this morning before heading to work. It’s always...
The Benefits of Doing More Than Asked of You
In every aspect of life—whether it’s reselling, maintenance work, or parenting—there is immense value in going above and beyond what is expected of you. While it may not always feel rewarding in the moment, the long-term benefits of doing more than what is asked can profoundly impact your life and the lives of those around you. I’ve put together a list of six benefits. I think I might go the...
A Reflection on The Role of Sports in Society
Today, sports have been on my mind. Put there by those around me. It seems like everywhere I’ve turned, someone was bringing up a game, a player, their kids playing sports, or a big match they just watched. This pattern made me stop and think, what it’s about sports that commands such attention and devotion? And what does that say about our society? The Big Money in Sports vs. Real-World Needs...
Thriving in the reselling world and why you should give it a try
I know reselling might sound a little overwhelming at first, especially with everything happening in the world right now—rising prices, trade issues, and all that. But let me tell you, it’s not only possible to succeed in this space; it can also be incredibly rewarding. If you’ve ever considered starting a reselling business but felt unsure, let me share some practical tips and encouragement to...
How a Simple Mindset Shift Can Change Everything
This morning, as I was driving my daughter to school—which is in a different town from where we live—she confessed something that tugged at my heart: “I suck at math,” she said. Her words weren’t just about math; they revealed a mindset that could hold her back. I told her she was looking at it the wrong way. Simply saying, “I suck at math,” wasn’t going to help her improve. Instead, I encouraged...