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4-Day School Week (MM #4779)

For years, there’s been discussion about the advantages of a 4-day work week. It was something that Bernie Sanders campaigned on when he ran for President in 2020. Since the pandemic, more companies have tried it, but the jury is still determining whether it will ever become the norm. But this week, an Indiana school…

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Side Hustle (MM #4769)

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of stories about people getting rich with their side hustle. It reminds me of the days when I started what you could consider my side hustle. When I started my company in the early 2000s, it was something to supplement my radio work. Now, I don’t think my work on…

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Last Minute (MM #4733)

I’ve long wondered if researchers have ever studied why some procrastinate while others don’t. I don’t put everything off until the last minute, but the added pressure can be good. When I was in school, I delayed studying for any test as long as I could. My term papers were always last-minute efforts. These days,…

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Sitting (MM #4709)

For years, doctors have said that sitting is terrible for our health. But, like many people who work in an office, I do a lot of sitting. I spend most of my day on the computer, working on the internet, sending emails, working spreadsheets, creating slide decks, and in Zoom conferences. There’s not much standing…

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Lunch (MM #4675)

I rarely ate breakfast for a long time due to lack of time. But I’ve made it a point to eat breakfast in recent years. And if I’m going to miss one meal, it is usually lunch. When I was self-employed, I only ate during an out-of-office business meeting. But lunch is hit or miss…

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Office Holiday Party (MM #4649)

The holidays are here; for many like me, it’s time for the office holiday party. For most of my life, I dreaded company parties. But my office has adapted the annual party into something that is honestly lots of fun. We don’t hold just one big party for everyone; we do things differently. We break…

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Out Late (MM #4592)

I was out late last night. I got home at 8 p.m. No, that’s not a typo. I’ve finally hit that point where a late night is getting home at a time when most young people are just heading out. Like many, I used to burn the candle at both ends. Back in my radio…

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The Most Errors (MM #4524)

Since the pandemic, many people have been researching work habits and focusing on productivity. Many employees prefer working from home, while companies want everyone back in the office. Recent research from Texas A&M has been tracking work habits and determining when we make the most errors. Can you guess the time each day when the…

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Work-Life Balance (MM #4460)

In recent years many people have struggled to find the perfect work-life balance. Then the pandemic came along, and it made us all realize just our precious our time on Earth is. I’ve always struggled to find balance in my life. All my career paths involved industries where you work until the job gets done….

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Morning Routine (MM #4459)

Most of us have a typical morning routine. I always have to check emails, answer a few, and crunch some numbers. I always do that before I hop in the shower, grab my breakfast and head out the door. Yesterday began like a typical day until I got out of the shower. I put my…

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