The Inarguable Idiocy of Ethanol Posted by By myunfocusedblog June 13, 2022Posted inElectric Cars, Philosophy, Uncategorized1 Comment Some recent news on the topic of ethanol-blended fuels is reminding me of the astounding idiocy of U.S. policies to prop up this failed experiment.
What Gets Prioritized Gets Done Posted by By myunfocusedblog May 2, 2022Posted inHome Renovation, Philosophy, Uncategorized1 Comment As I was thinking this past Sunday morning about how to conquer the various to-dos of the day, I was presented with a myriad of items to accomplish. Spend quality…
Your Pocket Supercomputer Wants To Steal All Your Time Posted by By myunfocusedblog April 25, 2022Posted inPhilosophy, Uncategorized1 Comment If we could have foreseen the negative impact of the smartphone on our social interactions, would we have been so quick to embrace it?
Could A Lack Of Asset Diversification Fuel Rural Trump-ism? Posted by By myunfocusedblog April 18, 2022Posted inMoney, Philosophy1 Comment Could Trump's popularity be explained in part by a personal finance issue? Seems weird, but let's dive into a recent EBRI report for a clue...
A Method To Calm Your Inner Critic Posted by By myunfocusedblog April 11, 2022Posted inFitness, Philosophy1 Comment My thoughts on a recent post from Dave, at Accidental FIRE, on what he calls "The Reverse Bucket List." A great tool to take stock!
Is Manual Labor A Secret, Badass Workout Substitute? Posted by By myunfocusedblog April 4, 2022Posted inFitness, Gardening, Philosophy3 Comments Did I just categorize this post as both "Fitness" and "Gardening?" Check out this surprising productivity hack that might help you out!
Keep Your Physical Capabilities Alive Posted by By myunfocusedblog March 7, 2022Posted inFitness, Philosophy4 Comments What physical capabilities matter most to you? Whatever they are, make sure you perform them regularly to ensure they don't atrophy!
Justification For Practical Education Posted by By myunfocusedblog January 24, 2022Posted inPhilosophy2 Comments As a teenager, I realized I had basically no knowledge of how buildings worked. Fast forward: I can do stuff! How'd I get here?
Why Sports Fandom is a Giant Waste of Time Posted by By myunfocusedblog January 17, 2022Posted inPhilosophy2 Comments Time, money, energy, thought... how much are you willing to give up to follow an arbitrary pastime with no impact on your life?
The Military Wet Down: A Great Way to Celebrate a Pay Raise Posted by By myunfocusedblog January 3, 2022Posted inMoney, PhilosophyNo Comments A great military promotion tradition that the rest of us would be wise to adopt, the wetdown will let you have your cake and eat it too!