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An Important Lesson from The Karate Kid
In every aspect of life, it’s important to have honor. In other words, the ends don’t justify the means. That is something that is demonstrated in this scene from The Karate Kid (1984).
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Sir Thomas More’s Words Feel Incredibly Relevant
It might seem at times that we are living in unprecedented circumstances. But there is nothing new under the sun. Rather than seeking new wisdom, I suggest we look to the wisdom of the past to guide us through our … Continue reading
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Be a Teacher
In A Man for All Seasons, Sir Thomas More gives sage advice to a young man named Richard Rich that is summarized by the sentence: “Be a teacher.” What he means by those three words is far more eloquent than … Continue reading
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You Are Here for a Reason
Superman: The Movie is one of my favorite films of all time for a reason. One of the best things about it is the surprising amount of depth to be found in its story. And I’d like to share something … Continue reading
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Mary Poppins and Our Financial House of Cards
Two financial topics in a row? I promise I’m not going to only talk about money in all of my future articles, but debt and the banking world are weighing heavily on my mind at the moment, and I have … Continue reading
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Tagged bank, disney, family, films, mary poppins, money, movie review, movies, movies based on books, music, musical
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Why I Don’t Use Any Form of Credit Anymore
There is a famous scene at the end of WarGames, which just so happens to be one of my favorite movies. A computer program named Joshua has finally figured out that there is no scenario in which any country can … Continue reading
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The Difference Between Old and New Movies Is a Slap in the Face
Something interesting happened when I recently rewatched The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. I hadn’t seen that movie in years, so I had forgotten many of the finer details in it. This especially became apparent … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, characters, classic films, disney, films, movie review, movies, pirates of the caribbean, science fiction, star wars
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A New Perspective on an Old Problem
Last year, I wrote about some of the challenges I have faced since I paid off my mortgage in August 2022. I likened myself to Lightning McQueen at the start of Cars. For years I had put off major improvements … Continue reading
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Dumb and Dumber Shows Why a Fool and His Money Are Soon Parted
Halfway through Dumb and Dumber, the story transitions from a road trip to a wish-fulfillment fantasy. The titular dumb and dumber friends Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne take a briefcase across the country to try to return it to a … Continue reading
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