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Who Are You Becoming – Epi-3769

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On a daily basis we ignore a very harsh reality.  That reality is something simple but not fun to think about which is why ignore it.  Every day we get one day closer to the day we die.  This is as true for a 7 year old as it is for a 70 year old.  Sure unless the 7 year old has some horrible illness or some awful disaster they have a lot longer to live then ten the 70 year old.  Of course that is true but I didn’t say anything about how much time was left in total … Continue reading →

12 Prepping Questions Answered – Epi-3765

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Sometimes we get too caught up in the shiny objects. Fancy gear, endless debates about calibers, arguing over which solar generator is best. None of that means a damn thing if you haven’t handled the basics. So today I’m stripping it all back. Just me, answering 12 straight questions that will get anyone into the right mindset when it comes to prepping. This is the episode you send to the guy who says, “Why should I prep? Nothing ever happens here.” Really? Tell that to people in Maui who watched their homes go up in flames, or the folks in … Continue reading →

10 Truths Modern Education Forgot – Epi-3758

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Today’s show is a wake-up call. No sugarcoating, no apologies. Just ten hard truths school never taught you. Not because you didn’t need them, but because the system gave up doing its job a long damn time ago. If you want a life that’s yours, built on purpose, not permission, you’re gonna have to tear down what you were told and start from scratch. We’re hitting everything they left out. How to actually learn, why passion is the only GPS worth trusting, and how to keep pushing even if the calendar says you should be coasting. Whether you’re fresh out … Continue reading →

All Welfare is Corporate Welfare – Epi-3554

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This episode pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest lies in modern economics, that welfare helps the poor. In reality, every dollar that enters a government program eventually ends up in corporate hands. The rich use debt to buy assets and generate tax-free income. The poor use debt to survive and never escape it. From SNAP to Medicaid, the system recycles money upward through low wages, processed food, and pharmaceutical profits. We’ll break down how this loop works: taxpayers fund assistance programs, benefits go to workers whose employers rely on those subsidies, and the corporations collecting those dollars … Continue reading →

Dropping the Denominator – Epi-3749

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Have you ever heard the phrase, “the lowest common denominator”.  While this is an actual mathematical principle it has also become a colloquialism meaning to cater to the lowest preforming member of a given group. Today that group is the people of the United States and the performance metrics are basic intelligence, critical thinking and the ability to use logic and reason. In essence a better title for this show may be “lowering the common denominator” with the sub title of “the dumbing down of America”, but I simply feel dropping the denominator sounds better and requires more thought, and … Continue reading →

Living in Your Circle of Control – Epi-3746

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So much is going on right now that the world feels like it is melting down in front of us.  No matter what anyone says or does inflation is like a plague on society.  Food is more expensive than anyone can remember.  The political tribalism is at a fevered pitch with both sides in full denial of reality.  The universities continue to churn out people with degrees that can’t actually do anything.  Jobs are being eliminated with automation and outsourcing. We have war being normalized again, like it’s just another line item on the news scroll. The media keeps feeding … Continue reading →

Screw the Degree ~ Learn a Trade – Epi-3744

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Tune in to hear how one young man walked away from the college conveyor belt and found purpose, skills, and a paycheck in the trades. Dave Feeney is a fourth-year electrician apprentice with the IBEW, and he’s got a message for anyone stuck thinking college is the only way forward. In this episode, we dig into what it really takes to get started in the trades—from structured union apprenticeships to the pay-to-play game of trade schools, and everything in between. You’ll hear how Dave went from labor jobs and plumbing gigs to discovering that electrical work offered cleaner sites, better … Continue reading →

Your Job Isn’t the Problem, You Are – 3742

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Today we dig into what I see as the four types of jobs, and why understanding them matters a hell of a lot more than most people think. Every job you’ve ever had, or ever will have, fits into one of these categories. I don’t care if you’re stocking shelves at midnight, closing seven-figure deals, or launching your own company. There’s a reason you’re doing it, and knowing that reason tells you whether you’re stuck, moving forward, or spinning your wheels. These four classes aren’t about ego, degrees, or corporate ladders. They’re about clarity. Class One jobs keep the lights … Continue reading →

Burn the To-Do List and Build a System – Epi-3740

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Today Lettie Loo joins us to tackle something every small business owner and modern homesteader eventually runs into a mountain of chaos labeled “I’ll deal with it later.” From missed deadlines and half-finished projects to digital disasters that quietly pile up in the background, she’s the one people call when things fall apart. Lettie isn’t just a fixer, she’s a builder. With experience in legal systems, a sharp eye for streamlining, and a life grounded in homeschooling and homesteading, she brings a rare mix of strategy and sanity to people who are trying to do it all. She built her … Continue reading →

The 8 Biggest Shifts in the Next 10 Years – Epi-3696

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In this episode, I walk you through eight of the biggest economic and technological shifts that are already in motion and will reshape everything by 2035. These aren’t pie-in-the-sky predictions or sci-fi dreams. These are real trends you can see unfolding right now if you’re paying attention. And more importantly, they’re not just about what’s coming—they’re about what you can do. Every disruption brings opportunity, if you’re ready to move. This episode is focused on how these shifts affect you directly. Not from a policy angle, not from a Wall Street analyst perspective, but from the ground level where you … Continue reading →