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  • Friday Five No. 208 Dec 15, 2023

    Friday Five No. 208 Dec 15, 2023

    Hi All! Below is your weekly dose of a list of things I’m reading, watching, listening to, or thinking about from my No. 208 Dec 15, 2023 newsletter. If this message was forwarded to you, sign up for this newsletter using this link. New Instagram Account I’m Following My wife Ashlee sent me the Deadendwest Instagram…


  • A Practical New York City Travel Guide: Conquering the Concrete Jungle

    A Practical New York City Travel Guide: Conquering the Concrete Jungle

    New York City is one of the best US cities to visit. I don’t think there’s any debate. From iconic attractions to some of the best restaurants in the world to the arts and everything in between, the city that never sleeps always delivers when I visit. In this New York City Travel guide, we’ll…


  • Friday Five No. 207 Dec 8 2023

    Friday Five No. 207 Dec 8 2023

    Hi All! Below is your weekly dose of a list of things I’m reading, watching, listening to, or thinking about from my No. 207 Dec 8 2023 newsletter. If this message was forwarded to you, sign up for this newsletter using this link. Article I Read How to Do Great Work is a long-form article I’ve…


  • November Reading List: 2 Best Books I Read in November 2023

    November was an interesting reading month, and I read very few books. However, the books I read in this November reading list were impactful. I read The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids and Heroes: From Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to Churchill and de Gaulle. The Daily Dad…


  • United Gateway Card Review: A No-Fee Ticket to Airline Miles

    United Gateway Card Review: A No-Fee Ticket to Airline Miles

    No annual fee airline credit cards can make sense for certain travelers to have in their wallets. These cards, like the card_name, allow you to taste what it’s like to be somewhat loyal to an airline without paying for the card. In this United Gateway Card review, we’ll navigate the card details, benefits, sign-up bonus,…


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