I was super-resistent to using the CPAP at night. It took me several tries over several years to get it right. Here are two things that turned it around: 1) I wore the mask during the day for increasing amounts of time so I'd get acclimated to the 'feel' of it. This helped me to mentally accept the device and not resist it at night.
2) I use a Breath Right nasal strip each evening to keep my nostrils open. This removes the feeling of restricted nose breathing (which kept me from falling asleep). Good luck. Hope this helps.
I used to travel for business and would only book hotels where I got breakfast included through their membership points program. It was a small satisfaction but I played it like a game.
John, this is helpful. Is this different if my wife is sole beneficiary (100%)? Is sole beneficiary different from 'inherited'? If so, what would be the best option as sole beneficiary? Thank you.
Thank you for the article. My 30 year career in entertainment / tech included many mergers, acquisitions and layoffs. My takeaways:
1) build a strong reputation and network so you can jump to another rock when things turn South 2) align with a strong mentor within the company who can protect you when layoffs are coming; otherwise you’re a sitting duck. 3) accept that business changes are not personal - - you’re just a name on someone’s list. Protect your back, keep some money in the bank and be grateful we live in the USA (where 2nd chances are welcomed).
Having trouble lessening your alcohol consumption? Take a page from the Scott Adam’s playbook and reframe drinking as “Alcohol is poison”. Worked for me.
My unique strength is recognizing I don’t have one. I just absorbed the strength and wisdom of others. > became a US Navy officer in the mid-80’s right out of college when the military was still somewhat out of fashion. I was inspired by President Reagan. Also, it seemed like a cool thing to do (and was). > worked in tech and started several wacky side hustles such as gutter cleaning. Watched YouTube videos to learn marketing, eCommerce and business law based on the experiences of others. > read a lot and kept an eye on where society was headed (authors like Alvin Toffler, George Gilder and Jonathan Clements). I tagged along with brains bigger than my own and absorbed their insights. I now mentor the next generation to share the love and good fortune I have enjoyed throughout life.
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I was super-resistent to using the CPAP at night. It took me several tries over several years to get it right. Here are two things that turned it around: 1) I wore the mask during the day for increasing amounts of time so I'd get acclimated to the 'feel' of it. This helped me to mentally accept the device and not resist it at night. 2) I use a Breath Right nasal strip each evening to keep my nostrils open. This removes the feeling of restricted nose breathing (which kept me from falling asleep). Good luck. Hope this helps.
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I used to travel for business and would only book hotels where I got breakfast included through their membership points program. It was a small satisfaction but I played it like a game.
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John, this is helpful. Is this different if my wife is sole beneficiary (100%)? Is sole beneficiary different from 'inherited'? If so, what would be the best option as sole beneficiary? Thank you.
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Thank you for the article. My 30 year career in entertainment / tech included many mergers, acquisitions and layoffs. My takeaways: 1) build a strong reputation and network so you can jump to another rock when things turn South 2) align with a strong mentor within the company who can protect you when layoffs are coming; otherwise you’re a sitting duck. 3) accept that business changes are not personal - - you’re just a name on someone’s list. Protect your back, keep some money in the bank and be grateful we live in the USA (where 2nd chances are welcomed).
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Having trouble lessening your alcohol consumption? Take a page from the Scott Adam’s playbook and reframe drinking as “Alcohol is poison”. Worked for me.
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Congratulations on your retirement.
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Per my Dad: be kind to people on the way up. You may be seeing them again on the way down.
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My unique strength is recognizing I don’t have one. I just absorbed the strength and wisdom of others. > became a US Navy officer in the mid-80’s right out of college when the military was still somewhat out of fashion. I was inspired by President Reagan. Also, it seemed like a cool thing to do (and was). > worked in tech and started several wacky side hustles such as gutter cleaning. Watched YouTube videos to learn marketing, eCommerce and business law based on the experiences of others. > read a lot and kept an eye on where society was headed (authors like Alvin Toffler, George Gilder and Jonathan Clements). I tagged along with brains bigger than my own and absorbed their insights. I now mentor the next generation to share the love and good fortune I have enjoyed throughout life.
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