Category: Life Lessons
The Deceptive Cruelty of Not Enough Time
Believe me. The irony is not lost on me that I’m finally getting around to writing this blog...
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Am I Worrying Over Nothing?
A little while back, I came across an exchange somewhere on social media — excuse the vagueness; I...
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On Daydreaming and Big Life Changes
Daydreaming is normal. We all do it, regardless of our lot in life. Whether you’ve fallen on...
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7 Hard Truths We All Need to Accept (Whether or Not We Can Handle It)
Col. Jessep: You want answers?Lt. Kaffee: I think I’m entitled.Jessep: You want...
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The Existential Treadmill Gets Me Nowhere (And I’m Tired of Running)
Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions but you’re not actually...
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Five Key Lessons From My 30s
Tomorrow marks a beginning. It also marks an end. You see, I start the final year of my 30s...
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The Pressure of Too Many Habits
When you completely internalize a habit, when you completely integrate it as part of your usual...
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The Golden Age Fallacy
“Back in my day,” Grandpa Simpson might begin, “I tied an onion to my belt,...
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Dear Toxic Positivity
Dear Toxic Positivity, We’ve known each other for a very long time. Over the years,...
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Neglecting the Fourth Bucket
“Worlds are colliding! You’re killing Independent George!” Do you remember the...
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2021 Habits: Six Months Checkup
In previous years, I opted for “guiding words” instead of setting new year’s...
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What Are Your Top Values?
If you’re being truly honest with yourself, what would you say are the most important things...
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Hi, I'm Michael. By day, I'm a writer and editor. By night, I'm still a writer and editor. I'm also an engaged work-at-home dad, a voracious foodie, an avid traveler, and a thinker who thinks he might be thinking too much. Beyond the Rhetoric is a reflection of my eclectic life, fueled by caffeine and Wi-Fi.
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