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How Dreams Change as You Get Older

Updated on December 23, 2025by OldDogZeroTricks
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People say we are “rich” if we have a dream, regardless of our bank account. But sometimes I wonder if that is just a story we tell ourselves to feel better about living paycheck to paycheck.

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Redefining Success: Beyond the Paycheck

Updated on December 23, 2025by OldDogZeroTricks
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I am living paycheck to paycheck at 56. I cycle to work because I cannot afford a car. By society’s standards, I failed. But somehow, I don’t feel like a failure. Here is why.

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I Switched To a Cheap Phone and Have Zero Regrets

Updated on February 7, 2026by OldDogZeroTricks
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After years of chasing $800 smartphones that promised the world, I bought the cheapest phone I could find and haven’t looked back. This isn’t about minimalism or some grand philosophy. …

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