In February 2018, financial strain due to holiday spending, tuition, a car gift, and Valentine’s expenses made budgeting difficult. The author, who pays alimony and child support, reflects on past desires for revenge against his ex-wife. He realizes revenge is harmful and advises living passionately and richly to overcome bitterness.
Laying on my floor last March, I reflected on my life’s challenges, including breakups and my dad’s poor health. Inspired by Brene Brown’s book on the emotional solitude of the ‘wilderness,’ I embraced bravery in tough times. Despite setbacks, I pursued a better path. The wilderness, though daunting, can be navigated with courage.
The author’s dad showed alarming signs one unusual Saturday when the author unexpectedly visited his parents due to a breakup. Recognizing the urgent symptoms, the author called 911, saving his dad’s life as he needed a pacemaker. This incident led to heightened situational awareness, prompting the author to emphasize the importance of paying attention to unexpected encounters.
The blog announces a shift in content focus, revealing the author’s plan to share monthly “billboards to me,” which are concise, reflective sayings inspired by Tim Ferriss. The author explains how these billboards helped navigate personal struggles and intends to use them for simpler, meaningful blog posts, encouraging readers to adopt the practice.
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