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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Breadwinner and Klutz - How a Fourth Grade School Teacher Became One of the Most Prolific Songwriters of Our Generation
Robert Pollard was a fourth grade school teacher in Dayton, OH who became one of the most prolific songwriters of our generation. Some of you might not have heard of Robert Pollard or his band Guided by Voices, but it is a project that had been in the works since 1981. Starting out as booze-fueled jams in Bob’s basement, the band became a more cohesive unit and eventually released a series of full-length ep’s using money that, according to Robert Pollard’s Wikipedia page, was from a local credit union.
Quit Being Such a Pussy
It was a cool fall evening and I had just taken the last $50 out of my bank account to buy groceries for the week. Looking forward to a gut full of of kale, ramen, and water for the next few weeks I figured I would treat myself to a last supper at the local
Thursday, August 6, 2009
How to Turn Workplace Stress Into A Path Toward Success
It is no secret that the workplace can occasionally present us with some pretty stressful situations. How you handle these moments is the key to your survival and growth within an organization. While your impulse might be to switch jobs when things become difficult, it is not the best option as it leads to a work history that shows instability and unreliability. Here are some common work dilemmas and suggestions how to use them to your advantage.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Quit Being Such A Pussy
Another guy walked up to me, put a gun in my ribs and told me to empty my pockets. At this point something came over me that scared me even more than a gun in my ribs. I wasn’t scared. I was super pissed steaming as they were going to take my last $50 for at least a couple of weeks. If anyone had asked me beforehand what I would do in a situation like that, the answer would have been obvious…just give them what they want and let them go. But all I remember is thinking how I was going to get the gun and shoot this fucker. Something was in the air.
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