Life

E. B. White: We should strive not for balanced books but balanced libraries

Posted by Jacob – Early Retirement Extreme— a combination of simple living, anticonsumerism, DIY ethics, self-reliance, resilience, and applied capitalism I’m currently reading How to… Read More »How rich do you really need to be?

Dustin Moskovitz‬ ‪@moskov.goodventures.org‬ First they came for your due process rights, and you said nothing for you had not committed a crime.Then they came for… Read More »(Silence)

To which I say: “Bah humbug!” Different strokes for different folks. According to my favorite theory in the world, the MBTI, a person’s highest values… Read More »“You should value experiences over stuff”

My wife shared a Reddit post that had a beautiful message – You’re not an image, you’re an experience. Here’s the note in full. “As… Read More »Not an image, an experience

https://jesspiper.substack.com/p/the-rural-whisperer My American Literature curriculum started with Indigenous stories. One of these stories told about the way one tribal society went into battle — older… Read More »Grandmothers and Grandfathers Heading Into Battle

Sam’s monologue from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has resonated with me since I saw the movie in theaters years ago. I… Read More »And it’s worth fighting for

Where does determination come from?Published on January 21st, 2025Posted by Jacob Determination has many names. Some call it heart. Fighters call it hunger. Grit is… Read More »Where does determination come from?

I just finished my first semester of college. From gross dorms to near-impossible classes, here’s what surprised me about college life.Story by insider@insider.com (Kate Derdowski)… Read More »Here’s what surprised me about college life:

No I’m not talking about getting married. I’m talking about finding something that motivates you: Perhaps your calling, what you were meant to do if… Read More »Get Engaged!