You always had a bedSafety and security with the breadYou’ve never needed lead cause you had a step ahead So tell me, why you need a tax break then?Corps get ahead cause they’re considered peopleOpen your eyes to the desperate, the feebleCitizens United needs the capital needle I don’t know what hungry isI always had […]
America was built on ideals, the foundation of our constitution is laden with majestic syntax and imagery, yet these ideals have eluded the vast majority of our citizens. The last 100 years of our history have been in constant imbalance, let us discuss. 1919 – 1959 The period where our economic policies were most democratic
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In late 2017, effective January 1, 2018, the Trump administration won its largest legislative victory to date with the passing of the GOP Tax Bill. The effective corporate tax rate was cut from 35% to 21% to increase global competitiveness. And the federal income tax rate was reduced for millions of Americans. On an individual
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Regardless of which path an individual takes in education, the amount of motivation behind that choice is directly correlated to the amount they learn. This correlation can guide us in our decision-making regarding which path to take, and it drives to the core of the “why” of the decision. When we look at our paths
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Every conversation that we have in life yields growth. How many new people have you had a conversation with this month? Every difficult conversation that we have spurs broader perspective and leads to introspection. How many voluntary difficult discussions have you had this month? Each time we stand up for what we believe in (publicly
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Each time we transition to a new phase in life there is an opportunity for positive change. Life transitions develop a natural momentum and bring about positive stress, the type that stretches us but does not break us. The stress that is essential to growth and transformation. In the past few months, I have gone
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Why do we feel so busy? All these sections of our life (Relationships, work, hobbies, travel, celebrations, rest time) must somehow come together to create a balanced and fulfilled life. Problem is, we are not all process engineers, and life does not come with step-by-step directions. Too many random variables, too much emotion. This lack
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The drop in the ocean mentality has often engulfed my motivation to volunteer. Inaction has been the result. A recently planned work-related volunteer event has spurred me back into action. Once a month is my goal going forward. Even this modest goal is difficult with my schedule, but I will not be deterred because I
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What we do consistently is what we become. Physical fitness is completely dependent upon choice and consistency. Either show up and work hard or turn to mush. Sounds simple right? Is it that easy? If this were the case, our nation would not be facing an obesity epidemic that affects nearly half of our adult
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During my life and the various stages I have encountered, many mentors guided me along the way. Not one of them by my request, they were all informal and genuinely developed relationships. The wise and sacrificial people that saw the hunger and potential in me stepped up to give more than the bare minimum. More
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