Published in Long-Term Perspective·PinnedMaintaining Your Independence Leads to a Life You’re Proud ofYou’ll lose sight of your hopes and dreams if you don’t. — The moment you realize that you’re unhappy is when you know that you should change things up. It’s about the people you surround yourself with. It has to do with the music you listen to. It depends on your habits, whether they’re good or bad. It has to do with…Confidence3 min read
PinnedWelcome to Jordan Mendiola’s Page!For everything Jordan Mendiola has created and wants to share with you! — You may have enjoyed one of my articles and come to my page. Welcome! I’m glad you did. I have written over 700 articles, but I’ll save you the trouble by looking to the ones my audience and I consider most valuable. For my top read articles, check out: 3 Subscriptions That Are Worth Spending Your Money…About Me2 min read
Published in Long-Term Perspective·PinnedHow Stay-Cations Can Actually be More Worthwhile Than TravelCheap, affordable, and nearby getaways may actually be what you’re missing. — With inflation hitting all-time highs, and money not going as far as it once did, travel might be ruled out of the budget these days. Have you ever considered a “stay-cation”? Google defines it as: A vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips…Travel3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedHow to Overcome High Expectations and Live The Life You LoveSmall, consistent accomplishments over a long span of time can make all the difference. — Who here graduated high school, was expected to go to school, earn their degree and earn a high, stable salary? I’m sure many of us were. Thankfully for me, my parents have supported any decision I made ever since I became independent and out of high school. I started by…Life4 min read
Published in Long-Term Perspective·PinnedThe More Independent You Are, The More You’ll AchieveRelying on someone else can’t always be your crutch. — Being independent isn’t always easy. We want to rely on our significant others, parents, family, friends, mentors, etc. The true reality is that if you removed any of these people from your life, would you be able to stand on your own two feet? Moving out taught me that being…Life3 min read
Published in In Fitness And In Health·May 135 Basketball Drills You Can Do Alone for a Quality WorkoutStep your game up and diversity your style of play with these drills. — Basketball is one of the most exciting sports to play that doesn’t require much equipment besides a basketball and a hoop. Most people play as a group and only in a group. But I’ve found ways to enjoy the game playing by myself. …Basketball3 min read
Published in Long-Term Perspective·May 135 Good Reasons Work-Life Balance is More Important than MoneyYour happiness is more important than the number in your bank account. — Work-life balance is something potential employers are looking for during job search now more than ever. You could say that Covid showed people that their happiness and mental health are more important to them than extra cash flow. …Work4 min read
Published in The Front Lines·May 12An in-Depth Look at The New Army ACFT Fitness TestIt’s a whole lot more than push-ups, sit-ups, and a 2-mile run. — The Army’s original PFT (physical fitness test) consisted of push-ups & situps for 2 minutes and a 2-mile run at the end. Striving for the most points was always my goal and I even achieved a perfect 300 score with 71 push ups, 79 situps, and a 12:50 2 mile. …Army5 min read
Published in The Front Lines·May 125 Things to Expect in The Army ReservesFive years of experience and one deployment have made it quite an adventure. — Swearing in to join the United States Army comes in multiple forms. You can either sign up to be Active Duty (full-time), Reserves (federal part-time), or National Guard (state part-time). I selected the Army Reserves because there were still things I wanted to accomplish in my early twenties on the…Army4 min read
Published in The Front Lines·May 105 Things I’ve Learned Since Becoming a Sergeant in The ArmyGoing from being “one of the guys” to someone who has to lead. — In the 5th year of my Army Reserve contract, I attended BLC (Basic Leadership Course) and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. For the longest time, I figured I’d be out of the Army by then, but an opportunity opened up, so I took it. Being a Sergeant in…Army4 min read
