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Time Is The Real Bottom Line

On December 17, 2018March 26, 2019 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice5 Comments

The familiar expression “time is money” has it almost exactly backwards. The bottom-line value isn’t money; it’s quality time.

Should I Try to Make a Career Out of Doing What I Love?

On September 8, 2018December 10, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

My basic advice on finding a good career path.

Why Do I Have to Clean It Up?

On August 19, 2018December 10, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

The Cleaning Fairy isn't coming, so you'd best be prepared to blot.

What Makes for a Good Marriage?

On July 29, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice3 Comments

Glancing at a friend's wedding photos recently got me thinking about the ingredients of a good relationship.

What If I Get Rejected?

On April 29, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice4 Comments

Rejection is a bummer, for sure, but it's better than the alternative.

Two Cheers for the Old Home Phone

On April 15, 2018 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories5 Comments

Telephones used to be attached to walls and transmit only voices. In some ways, that was better.

Pay Attention to What Makes You Better

On February 18, 2018December 19, 2023 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

Your ability to shape the world depends on what you attend to. So pay attention to this.

Someday You’ll See Things Differently

On January 14, 2018January 5, 2026 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

No matter how well you know a thing now, it will likely look different to you someday, after your next existential transition.

What to Do When You Feel Lost

On December 18, 2017January 5, 2026 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

You have a better chance of getting where you want to go by starting out lost and heading in the wrong direction than you do by just standing still.

What I Learned from the Teen Psychologist

On November 19, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories4 Comments

In 1987, my parents sent me to a teen psychologist. Here's how that encounter went.

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