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The Side Hustle I Thought Would Change My Life
Decisions to Make The hardest part of writing this, since I knew ahead of time that I wanted to write it, was trying to decide which side hustle to write about. Yes, there were several over the last many years. So, I’ve chosen not to write this about just one and instead to just give you some of the examples that I’ve come across and left. I truly thought each of them was going to change my life and my financial situation. I was wrong.
By Timothy A Rowland8 days ago in Journal
Us vs A.I.
The world has certainly changed a lot hasn’t it? We’re living in a day in age where life is moving at a digital pace. We literally do everything online and in the palm of our hands, do we not? I mean, we don’t just interact with each other by means of social media platforms all on our mobile devices, all of which is done digitally, we also have learned to generate income in this technologically advanced modern society. With all the new pathways that have been opened thanks to modern technology, we have also inadvertently created a society where mankind is becoming obsolete against the machine of technology. In comes Artificial intelligence.
By Joe Patterson12 days ago in Journal
Is The US Post Office Going Broke
I remember hearing it as a kid, the old saying went, "Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail, nothing can stop the United States Mail." I suppose it was shortened to make it rhyme, but the unofficial creed of the postal worker was different.
By Gregory Paytonabout a month ago in Journal
How do you do it?. Content Warning.
Sitting watching the world go by there's a seclusion that goes alongside being mentally ill. You are either ridiculed and feared or pitied by those that down have all the facts, from my side I don't understand any of it,people, the planet,so-called humanity that would allow even encourage the denegration and distruction of another. We set ourselves up as better than animals because we have the ability to choose and yet of every species on the planet we are the only ones that kill for fun. Wether it is pushing someone with Complex PTSD to murder or suicide and then decrying their actions either way as cowardice and destructiveness. I see so many posts about people being pushed to a point of retalliation whilst the one responsible for the reaction plays victim and pleads bullying or victimisation,they then recruit others to their cause,that fearing the unknown take on a version from an outsiders perspective and make life unbearable.
By Nadine Haighabout a month ago in Journal
Author’s Advice
If you would’ve asked me 20 years ago did I know I’d become a writer and an author, I would’ve said “nope, ain’t happening”. As fate would have it I did become an author and I can honestly say I’m loving it so far. It really does feel good to be a writer. I’ve learned a lot on this journey and I feel like with even me being as new to this world as I am, there’s some wisdom I need to share with every other aspiring author.
By Joe Patterson3 months ago in Journal
~ Fired ~
— Ai Intrusion ~ Are you Next ~ Is Ai Evolution after your job? — Few workplaces haven't been affected. Ai is in supermarkets, at doctors' offices, and even monitoring farms. I just can't think of anything this machine is not getting into, can you? For instance: Education ~ Law and Tech jobs will one day have a major influence or be taken over by these inanimate machines, with accuracy and vigor. From mechanics' diagnoses to a wide variety of everyday jobs, including fast food workers, with this input having the ability to cut their unnecessary work hours. I'm certain all of us have been touched by this with our short stories and colorful headings, have you? Even comments are very questionable 'Non-Robot' insertions.
By Jay Kantor4 months ago in Journal
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God's Grace
I had to go to Gatlin Feed today. I've written about making the run to the feed store before. It's a routine thing, sometimes annoying, sometimes ordinary, sometimes absurd--but it's always routine. Most of the time, I head down the road to the rural highway, take a couple of surface roads, ride a few miles down the interstate to another surface road, and there I am. When I'm done, I usually head a little farther up the highway to hit Tractor Supply or Petsense or Walmart, then hit another surface road to the state highway to a different rural highway to surface roads home. Today, because I was running late to pick up a grocery order at Walmart, I reversed the process. That put me going past the chicken plant at the change of shift.
By Kimberly J Egan5 minutes ago in Journal
Getting Around Dharamshala: A Complete Transportation Guide for Travelers
Unlike major cities, Himalayan destinations often require additional planning. Many travelers researching Dharamshala travel guide articles discover that attractions are spread across different locations, making transportation an important part of the journey.
By Hill Hikers7 minutes ago in Journal
Shamim Patel MD: Advancing Maternal Health Through Equity, Access, and Compassionate Care
Dr. Shamim Patel is a compassionate OB GYN who provides exceptional, affordable care while serving underserved communities locally and globally with dedication and heart. Her work in maternal health continues to shed light on the urgent need for equitable healthcare systems that prioritize access, dignity, and long-term well-being for women everywhere.
By Shamim Patel MD about 9 hours ago in Journal
Chad Pratt and the Quiet Benefits of Staying the Course. AI-Generated.
A Life Influenced by Consistency Chad Pratt, based in California, is a lifelong runner, devoted father, and passionate community servant. While running began as a physical pursuit, it gradually became something much more meaningful. Over the years, it provided structure, encouraged reflection, and reinforced the value of perseverance. Through changing seasons of life, the road remained a constant presence, offering opportunities to slow down, think clearly, and maintain a sense of direction.
By Chad Prattabout 9 hours ago in Journal
John Neuhart (Spike Neuhart): Reducing Product Risk Through Customer Insight with Jobs To Be Done
Introduction: Why Product Risk Starts With Assumptions John Neuhart, who goes by Spike Neuhart, is a highly accomplished Scrum Master with a robust background in Information Technology. In modern product development, one of the most persistent challenges teams face is not a lack of effort or technical capability—it is uncertainty about whether they are building the right thing. Even highly skilled teams can invest months of work into features that ultimately fail to deliver meaningful value to users.
By John Neuhartabout 10 hours ago in Journal
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