I have a friend who fantasizes about telling his boss to go f*ck himself. No hugs, boxes or exit interviews. In fact, he says, he’d walk out giving his co-workers the finger. Hey, maybe you’d like to do that someday too. Individuals who achieve financial independence and retire early could quit their careers with that
The Dangers of Staying Still by GUEST WRITER
Spending all day in a position, be it sitting, standing or lying down, is terrible for our bodies. It has been linked to increasing the risk of certain cancers, heart disease and multiple muscle injuries including in our necks, backs and hips. Sedentary behaviour is identified as maintaining ANY position for 45 minutes or longer
First Impressions of Africa
When I was growing up in the 1980s, Africa was portrayed in the news as a continent riddled with war and poverty. It’s partly due to the nature of news—sensationalism sells—but it was also stark reality. Many wars in Africa ended when the Berlin Wall came down in 1991. Still, by the mid-90s, thirty-one of the continent’s
Revisiting Normandy on the 74th Anniversary of D-Day
When I visited Normandy, I stayed in Bayeux. The old French town is a 2-hour train ride from Paris. It’s a beautiful area known for having inspired Impressionist artist, Claude Monet. The British Cemetery and Bayeux Cathedral were walking distance from my hotel. My tour guide picked me up 100 meters from where I stayed. We