Same tournament, a different city, and a painful process. — The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar from November 20th to December 18th — nearly an entire month of soccer or “football”. This breaks history as the first World Cup in the Arab world. Criticism over this year’s World Cup has reached an all-time high. Especially due…

I was surprised that this month was my best of the year. — The views are going up, but the pay is not following! I’m not complaining, but it’s just interesting. Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening Medium family. Have you reached your goals this month? Did you publish an article you’re proud of? Hopefully. …

Inflation got some of us, but there’s no need to fear! — The holidays are just around the corner and you might be thinking to yourself, shit, I’m broke. So you scramble for all of the best Black Friday deals and end up overspending way above your limits. Let’s not do that. Instead, let’s put more thought into our gifts and provide…

It is imperative that we confront our financial situations before it’s too late. — Saving money requires intent and attention to detail. Not everyone is willing to confront their financial situation, and that’s the problem. Many take loans, max out credit cards, have car payments they can’t afford, or fail to live below their means. I’m not perfect. …

Allow your communication to get you where you want to go in life. — Communication is the key to all relationships. Whether you’re talking to your life partner or a colleague at work, communication matters. Many of us are growing up in a technological age, which can lead to struggles when it comes to in-person interactions. …

The hardest part is getting started. — “How to get into a flow state” is one of the most searched questions on Google. Why you might ask? Because a flow state is an unwavering grasp of your time and efficiency. …

Highlights and stories from November 1–November 15, 2022 — Welcome to the Long-Term Perspective newsletter! Grab your coffee and get ready to read our amazing stories to kick off the first half of November! We just got snow here in Chicago and the cold begins. If you’ve missed previous newsletters, you can find the archive here. Note from The Chief of Editing For the past…

An outstanding human being we lost too soon. — Chadwick Boseman is one of the most iconic actors in history to ever perform on the big screen. His most iconic breakout movie was Black Panther. He was beloved by the entire MCU and very influential. In many ways, Black Panther helped normalize African heritage and style in popular culture…

Make these small adjustments when your back is against the wall. — From time to time, we put money allocations aside and spend regardless of our budget. If you realized that you’re spending more than you save, then you’re not alone. Regardless of the state of the markets or economy, we should be strapped with cash, especially if you unexpectedly lose your…