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Hi, again. Here are my latest Life reads.

Here I write about life lessons, family, motivation, and self-improvement. All things to help. you become a better human.

I Paid Off $27,256.10 of Debt in 442 Days—Here’s What I Learned

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: March 24, 2021

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In January, I wrote an in-depth article outlining how my wife and I managed to pay off $14,383.15 of credit card debt in 366 days. While I …

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Happiness Is Quickly Becoming The Only Acceptable Feeling

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: March 10, 2021

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I’ve never read a book before that made me instantly double-check the often ignored first few pages with all the publication and copyright …

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Happymess: The Joy of Clutter

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: February 10, 2021

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Or how I manage to survive in a home with a messy wife and kids LEGO are the bane of my existence. Sure, they look like a great gift …

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How I Paid Off $14,383.15 of Credit Card Debt in 366 Days

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: January 8, 2021

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While most people awoke the morning of January 1st, 2020 — blissfully unaware of the dumpster fire ahead — I awoke in a panic. No, I was …

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The 20 Things That Made Life Better in 2020

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: December 22, 2020

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It's been a while since I've written up a good ol' listicle. And what better time to dust off my number listing skills than at the end of …

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What to Do When the Aimlessness Strikes

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: December 23, 2020

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Don’t jump to hasty life decisions as I do I used to never understand the fuss around Christmas. The music, the decorations, the cookies. …

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My Life Changed After I Bought a Bidet (Yes, I’m Serious)

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: December 11, 2020

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How investing in your a**hole leads to bigger and better life improvements I was skeptical at first. Doesn’t it create a bigger mess? …

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How to get your daily life back on track after moving

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: November 5, 2020

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I am currently typing these words in my new home office. “Office” is a bit of a stretch. There’s a desk positioned, as always, in front of a …

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3 Ways to Make Tough Life-Altering Decisions Faster

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: November 5, 2020

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From a guy who proposed to his girlfriend at 21 I proposed to my girlfriend in my aunt’s basement. We were watching Shrek 2 and it felt …

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